Materials Manager

USPI•Westminster, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USPI Orchard Park Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Materials Manager to join our team. This position requires weekdays only, with no holidays, weekends, or on-call duties. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required, and the schedule is subject to change based on the surgical schedule and the flow of the day. The Materials Manager is responsible for inventory control, including ordering, maintaining, receiving, and stocking all medical supplies. This role provides support to the surgical team and patient care within state standards and facility policies. Communication with other team members is essential. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Administrator, such as providing patient care in other peri-operative departments, serving on committees, or participating in quality improvement projects.

Requirements

Motivated individual
Understanding of inventory control processes
Ability to order, maintain, receive, and stock medical supplies
Ability to provide support to the surgical team
Ability to provide patient care within prevailing state standards of practice and facility policies
Effective communication skills with team members
Fiscal responsibility
Familiarity with USPI procurement requirements
Ability to understand the unique needs of each age group of the patient population
Completion of all educational requirements assigned by USPI or Management
Knowledge of OSHA and other standards for protection against bloodborne pathogens and body fluids
Understanding of facility maintenance (Oxygen, Vacuum pumps, air filter exchanges, security alarms)
Ability to work with Nurse Manager and Administrator
Timely submission of invoices
Good body mechanics
Aseptic technique

Nice To Haves

Additional responsibilities designated by the Administrator, which may include, but are not limited to, providing patient care in other peri-operative departments, serving on committees, or participating in quality improvement projects.
Assisting in the OR if needed to help cover.

Responsibilities

Orders and maintains all medical inventory, including miscellaneous supplies for the center.
Performs Quarterly Inventory accounting.
Checks in all supplies per invoice and purchase order upon arrival, delivers supplies to appropriate locations, accounts for back orders, and prepares required paperwork for the Administrator.
Adheres to the Center's policies and demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Follows standards, policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for peri-operative nursing care.
Researches and obtains pricing/quotes for medical equipment, supplies, and products; maintains files and is familiar with USPI procurement requirements for acquiring, inventorying, and disposing of medical equipment, supplies, or products.
Facilitates and expedites the receipt of damaged/broken medical equipment and coordinates prompt repair/replacement.
Remains calm and functions as a team member during times of stress and crisis situations.
Demonstrates understanding of the unique needs of each age group of the patient population and completes all assigned educational requirements.
Responsible for Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Communication inventory and logs, following OSHA and other standards for protection against bloodborne pathogens and body fluids.
Responsible for the Medical Equipment Program: acquisition, maintenance, inventory, and disposal.
Seeks involvement in activities that promote professional growth and development.
Uses good body mechanics and aseptic technique.
Responsible for the Utility Management Program, understanding facility maintenance such as Oxygen, Vacuum pumps, air filter exchanges, and security alarms.
Works directly with the Nurse Manager and Administrator, keeping them informed of applicable day-to-day situations.
Ensures invoices are submitted to BOM in a timely manner, especially at month-end for accruals.
Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned, including assisting in the OR if needed.
Follows employee health and other personnel and staffing policies.