Supply Technician

Children's National Hospital

2d•$21 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician completes Supply Chain standard operating procedures for supply replenishment across organizational supply nodes. Work includes pulling, cleaning, filling, receiving, and replenishing supply bins; maintaining stock levels; responding to STAT requests; and communicating with clinical staff and the Supply Chain Distribution team. The technician also manages the deployment and replenishment of patient care equipment and medical code carts in accordance with prescribed procedures and universal precautions. The role includes tracking and cleaning equipment, identifying equipment that needs repair or maintenance, managing expired supplies, and keeping distribution areas and supply nodes clean, organized, and safe. The position requires use of supply management technology and an enterprise resource system, as well as clear communication with clinical end users and departmental management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related, progressive experience in Supply Chain distribution in a health care environment.
Ability to meet the physical demands associated with supply replenishment and equipment deployment in accordance with procedures.
Ability to perform basic functions on a handheld device after appropriate training.
Demonstrated teamwork and cooperation in serving direct and indirect customers.
Ability to communicate clearly with departmental management, clinical staff, and end users.

Responsibilities

Follow Supply Chain standard operating procedures for replenishment across organizational supply nodes.
Check, pull, clean, fill, receive, and replenish supply bins, and maintain adequate and accurate supply levels.
Stage bins according to procedures and keep staging areas organized.
Deliver STAT items and special requests, and assist end users with over-the-counter issues.
Use supply management technology and the enterprise resource system accurately.
Physically count on-hand supplies when required and maintain appropriate inventory levels for STAT and mission-critical items.
Communicate stockouts, substitute items, supply interruptions, and backorders to clinical end users and departmental management.
Keep distribution areas and supply nodes clean, organized, and safe in accordance with Supply Chain and Infection Control procedures; comply with required PPE standards for invasive areas.
Identify supply-node maintenance needs and perform routine maintenance such as replacing, labeling, and reorganizing bins.
Check for and remove outdated or expired supplies and rotate supplies in clinical storage locations.
Store, clean, track, and deploy medical equipment; identify soiled equipment and deliver equipment to appropriate clinical end users.
Log and communicate equipment that requires repair or maintenance.
Maintain and deliver medical code carts according to organizational procedures and respond to code-cart calls promptly.
Check clinical supply locations for misplaced items, trash, wrappers, and other cleanliness issues.
Identify inaccurate or outdated shelf labels and report them for correction or replacement.
Maintain clear communication between clinical end users and the Supply Chain Distribution team.
Assist with phone calls and respond to the organization’s “I Need It” application.
Meet productivity standards and complete scheduled work within the allotted timeframe.
Perform other responsibilities as requested by a Supervisor, Coordinator, Team Lead, or Department Head.