Materials Tech

Lovelace Health System • Albuquerque, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Technician coordinates and assists with daily support operations, including inventory management and control. The role provides supply distribution support by maintaining commodity par locations, processing non-stock order requisitions, and receiving goods. It also ensures accurate replenishment, organization, labeling, and periodic evaluation of warehouse and commodity par locations.

The technician processes requisitions in a timely manner, follows up with purchasing as needed, and follows procedures for receiving and delivering shipments. The role coordinates equipment check-in and check-out with Bio-Med, identifies excess or slow-moving inventory and out-dated items, and supports inventory put-away, validation, issuing, and credits. The position maintains clean stock locations, conducts annual and other requested inventories, and works with clinical teams and other customers to support hospital operations and patient safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of related warehouse, inventory, or customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a professional, multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to review information and take action.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist with daily support operations, including inventory management and control.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations to support compliance and patient safety.
• Maintain commodity par locations, process non-stock order requisitions, and receive goods.
• Maintain warehouse and commodity par locations through accurate replenishment, organization, labeling, and periodic par evaluations and adjustments.
• Process non-stock order requisitions accurately and in a timely manner, and follow up as needed with purchasing.
• Receive and deliver shipments accurately, reconcile paperwork, and resolve issues to completion.
• Coordinate with Bio-Med for equipment checked in to or out of the facility.
• Identify excess inventory and returning stock, process credits, and notify the supervisor about out-dated or slow-moving inventory.
• Participate in put-away and validation of perpetual inventory items, and issue and credit materials through the inventory management point-of-use system.
• Maintain clean and orderly stock locations.
• Conduct the annual inventory count and additional inventories as requested.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical leaders and teams.
• Participate in department-based and hospital-sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies.
• Cooperate and interact with supervisors, peers, other departments, and customer groups, demonstrating a commitment to service.
• Communicate and listen effectively with internal and external customers, understand instructions, share knowledge, and act as a liaison for nursing departments.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• Supportive, inclusive culture focused on employee well-being.
• Advanced technology supporting the team and patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED