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University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused academic healthcare system committed to compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. The Materials Operations Support role supports materials and supply operations, including receiving, inventory, storeroom activities, deliveries, equipment sanitation, and linen distribution. The position also provides customer service to staff and supports safe, timely availability of supplies and equipment across hospital and clinic locations.

Requirements

At least six months of customer service, shipping and receiving, or stock room experience, or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Understanding of equipment processing sanitation techniques.
Human relations and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of standard warehousing.
Computer literacy, mathematical skills, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements with or without an accommodation, including intermediate work that may involve handling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work amid potential exposure to contaminated bodily fluids, blood and blood products, chemotherapy solutions, and other contaminants.

Nice To Haves

Valid, current Utah driver's license and proof of insurability.
Completion of a medical terminology course within one year of employment.
Previous storeroom supervision and employee leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Support responses to product recall notices.
Order, receive, and oversee the ordering and receipt of materials, equipment, stock, and supplies.
Use the department computer system to verify and maintain transaction records.
Maintain records of stock received and issued to departments.
Inspect received stock to verify it meets specifications and that orders are complete.
Resolve order problems with vendors and departments as necessary.
Store articles according to departmental procedures, including by style, size, and material.
Rotate supplies to prevent items from expiring before use.
Deliver goods to appropriate areas on routine or STAT basis.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly storeroom.
Perform clerical duties, including data entry of requisitions and receipts and answering phones.
Answer staff questions about storeroom activities to support quality service.
Document patient charges for equipment use and specialty cart supplies.
Clean and sanitize patient-use equipment using industry-standard products and techniques.
Maintain acceptable ATP surface-testing scores for infection control.
Ensure equipment safety inspections, preventive maintenance, and calibrations are completed before scheduled expiration dates.
Deliver clean linen to hospital and clinic locations according to predetermined par levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May oversee delivery or distribution of goods by filling requisitions and comparing nomenclature, stock numbers, and related information.
May package and ship packages.
May make decisions about the physical layout of the storeroom.
May assist with counting, sorting, and folding linen.