PAR & Linen Technician

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Inventories and distributes linen, medical/surgical supplies, and all other products relevant to the supply needs of the nursing units, and other customers as appropriate.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent required
Two (2) years central supply or storeroom/warehouse, distribution or ship/receiving experience or other related experience required

Nice To Haves

Immediately notifies supervisor or any issue/concerns which could adversely affect customer service satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Inventories and distributes medical/surgical supplies.
Conducts/reconciles inventory in inpatient and outpatient areas supply units.
Delivers and replenishes inpatient and outpatient supply areas.
Facilitates the storage of medical supplies and equipment.
Maintains all supplies in accordance with OSHA, JCAHO, AORN, AAMI and IAHCSMM guidelines as applicable.
Checks medical supplies for expiration dates, package damage, discoloring, or other conditions before stocking or issuing.
Maintains an adequate level of all needed supplies according to established par levels.
Maintains proper records, logs, and paperwork.
Performs periodic cycle counts.
Pulls and disposes of expired items.
Pulls recalled items as directed by Supervisor.
Ensures weekend and holiday inventory requirements are met.
Runs critical low order report from system supply stations.
Picks critical low supplies from warehouse/CSS.
Responds to all emergency request orders.
Distributes and exchanges linen to appropriate departments or hospital staff on a daily basis.
Collects soiled linen throughout the institution.
Processes incoming linen by sorting, shelving, stocking, and verifying counts and processing cleaning from contracted vendor.
Adheres to Infection Control/JCAHO policies and procedures in regard to disposition of soiled and clean linen.
Posts incoming/outgoing inventory in software for tracking expenditures.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department.