Supply Technician

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The Supply Technician is responsible for proper handling and dispensing of medical/surgical supplies in clinical areas, supply par, and various inventory locations.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED plus six (6) months of previous experience in supply distribution, preferably in a healthcare environment required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accurately ordering and completely filling par levels of medical/surgical supplies in automated supply cabinets and manually controlled bulk par rooms.
Checks par areas on a daily basis and as assigned; breaks down pallets and delivers supplies on carts; refills central supply inventory locations and adjusts inventory counts.
Counts, manages, and places replenishment orders as needed.
Rotates supplies into Sterile and non-sterile areas on shelves, specialty carts, and floors on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis when restocking; daily checks supplies for package integrity and outdates, and removes damaged or outdated supplies.
Performs cycle counts and corrects on a daily basis and as needed to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Maintains cabinets and carts in assigned areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Organizes shelves, bins, and labels, and keeps the supply areas clean.
Follows through on needed repairs to cabinets and carts.
Removes unauthorized/excessive/damaged/outdated supplies.
Staffs the Central Supply dispatch window and tube system as assigned; issues and records supplies that are sent via pick up, delivery, or tube system.
Issues out procedural trays and carts and records the issuance.
Responsible for after-hours delivery of the isolation cart.
Performs other duties as assigned.