Supply Chain Technician - Full Time

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

The Supply Chain Technician processes and distributes supplies and equipment to hospital departments. The role receives materials and shipments, inspects bills of lading and shipment appearance, maintains inventory and par levels, restocks and rotates supplies, decontaminates reusable medical supplies and equipment, assists with inventory activities, processes special requests, performs cycle counts, and completes housekeeping duties in assigned areas. The position also organizes delivery carts, delivers items to designated locations, maintains delivery logs, obtains signatures, and picks up and transports supplies, equipment, mail, pharmaceuticals, and related materials to and from campus and offsite locations. The employee must comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The role involves work in a healthcare environment, including potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.
Valid driver’s license if operating a company vehicle.
Forklift certification within 30 days of hire if working at the Warehouse District Row location.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in a materials management or healthcare environment.
Supply chain or inventory management certification(s).

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory and cleanliness in storeroom and par locations.
Ensure supplies are accurately charged when removed from inventory.
Organize delivery carts efficiently according to delivery locations.
Deliver items according to the designation on the receiving report.
Maintain accurate delivery logs for non-purchase-order deliveries.
Obtain a legible signature for all deliveries.
Inspect and receive deliveries for hospital, clinic, and administrative areas.
Perform inventory tasks, including cycle counts and complete end-of-year inventories.
Identify and address internal and external customer needs.
Pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, mail, pharmaceuticals, and other related materials to and from campus and designated offsite locations, maintaining accurate delivery logs as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable behavior and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns immediately.
Perform other related duties as required.