Senior Storekeeper - Boston EMS

Boston Public Health Commission•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs work of routine difficulty to ensure that Boston EMS equipment and supplies are clean and available for use; responds to special events as needed; and performs related cleaning and safety procedures duties as required. Manages and tracks supplies using computer-based inventory management application. Orders linen, oxygen, housekeeping items, bottled water and forms; maintains literature rack; orders, stocks and maintains documentation on "controlled" items such as dopamine and lidocaine pre-mixed solutions. Inspects medical equipment such as defibrillators, resuscitation equipment and other EMS equipment for proper functions and arranges service for such equipment; performs manual inventories of supplies and equipment within warehouse and trailers. Receives and documents incoming shipments of supplies and equipment; places received items into inventory; breaks down bulk supplies and repack for distribution, stocks shelves in "pick" area; rotates inventory items to prevent "outdating"; picks up requisitioned and/or purchased items from BMC and vendors using two-wheeler or EMS vehicle; issues uniforms and personal protection equipment; fills requisitions for supplies; prepares and delivers medical & IV supplies, housekeeping supplies and equipment, linen, forms, mail, bottled water and oxygen tanks to ambulance stations, Dispatch Operations, Headquarters and TQI as needed. These duties and those referenced below involve lifting of supplies up to 50 pounds or more. Maintains EMS equipment; makes minor repairs and adjustments such as greasing and repairing wheelcot stretchers, flexi cots, stair chairs, scoop stretchers, rebuild demand valves, D and M tank regulators, aspirators, flow meters and replacing other parts as needed; assembles first aid/trauma, oxygen, burn, pediatric, neo-nate, latex free, and poison kits, laryngoscope sets, ALS trauma bags, BVMs, suction units, and multilators per established regulations. Performs preliminary inspection of EMS Fleet vehicles to prepare for the Department of Public Health (DPH) inspections, i.e., ensures that vehicles are clean and stocked with supplies and the equipment is in good working condition. Cleans and stocks spare ambulances to ensure readiness when needed. Maintains supplies (rotating stock, replacing outdated items, etc.) and equipment for Special Operations vehicles as needed. Assists in the preparation, assembly and break down of supplies and equipment utilized for special events, details, harbor and bike units, etc.; responds to fire standbys, multiple casualty incident and other special operations as needed. Retrieves soiled and contaminated equipment and linen from hospital emergency rooms and ambulance stations. Cleans and decontaminates equipment utilizing low and/or high-level disinfectants as required. Maintains documentation for equipment retrieved, cleaned and decontaminated; maintains documentation for the activation and/or disposal of high-level disinfectant, i.e., Cidex as per EMS Infection Control Policy. Stencils or engraves "Boston EMS" logo on durable equipment. Perform housekeeping duties in supply center such as sweeping/washing floors, dusting/washing shelves and counter tops; emptying wastebaskets and barrels, cleaning restroom and decontamination room; collects and delivers all trash to BEMS dumpster; collects and delivers all contaminated waste to BMC "trash room"; collects and delivers all soiled linen to BMC "soiled linen" room. Maintains parking lot area. Ensures supply center is properly secured at the end of the shift; washes and stocks vehicles as needed. Assist BEMS stations in emergencies as required. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

High school diploma (GED) required.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class III Drivers License.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with other personnel.
Ability to lift heavy loads.
Ability to follow directions, oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Ability to set up and test oxygen equipment.
Must pass a Criminal Offenders Records Information request.

Nice To Haves

Passionate commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.

Responsibilities

Ensure Boston EMS equipment and supplies are clean and available for use.
Respond to special events as needed.
Perform related cleaning and safety procedures duties.
Manage and track supplies using computer-based inventory management application.
Order linen, oxygen, housekeeping items, bottled water and forms.
Maintain literature rack.
Order, stock, and maintain documentation on "controlled" items such as dopamine and lidocaine pre-mixed solutions.
Inspect medical equipment such as defibrillators, resuscitation equipment and other EMS equipment for proper functions and arrange service.
Perform manual inventories of supplies and equipment within warehouse and trailers.
Receive and document incoming shipments of supplies and equipment.
Place received items into inventory.
Break down bulk supplies and repack for distribution.
Stock shelves in "pick" area.
Rotate inventory items to prevent "outdating".
Pick up requisitioned and/or purchased items from BMC and vendors using two-wheeler or EMS vehicle.
Issue uniforms and personal protection equipment.
Fill requisitions for supplies.
Prepare and deliver medical & IV supplies, housekeeping supplies and equipment, linen, forms, mail, bottled water and oxygen tanks to ambulance stations, Dispatch Operations, Headquarters and TQI as needed.
Maintain EMS equipment.
Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Assemble first aid/trauma, oxygen, burn, pediatric, neo-nate, latex free, and poison kits, laryngoscope sets, ALS trauma bags, BVMs, suction units, and multilators per established regulations.
Perform preliminary inspection of EMS Fleet vehicles for Department of Public Health (DPH) inspections.
Clean and stock spare ambulances.
Maintain supplies and equipment for Special Operations vehicles.
Assist in the preparation, assembly and break down of supplies and equipment utilized for special events, details, harbor and bike units, etc.
Respond to fire standbys, multiple casualty incidents and other special operations as needed.
Retrieve soiled and contaminated equipment and linen from hospital emergency rooms and ambulance stations.
Clean and decontaminate equipment utilizing low and/or high-level disinfectants as required.
Maintain documentation for equipment retrieved, cleaned and decontaminated.
Maintain documentation for the activation and/or disposal of high-level disinfectant, i.e., Cidex as per EMS Infection Control Policy.
Stencil or engrave "Boston EMS" logo on durable equipment.
Perform housekeeping duties in the supply center.
Collect and deliver all trash to BEMS dumpster.
Collect and deliver all contaminated waste to BMC "trash room".
Collect and deliver all soiled linen to BMC "soiled linen" room.
Maintain parking lot area.
Ensure supply center is properly secured at the end of the shift.
Wash and stock vehicles as needed.
Assist BEMS stations in emergencies as required.
Perform other duties as required.