Supply Technician

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

11d

About The Position

The Supply Technician processes and distributes supplies and equipment from Central Supply to hospital departments. The role maintains supplies and equipment at PAR levels, rotates stock, handles special requests, performs inventory counts, distributes code carts, and helps maintain a clean and safe working environment. The technician receives and verifies freight and express packages; matches deliveries to purchase orders; reports discrepancies or damage; and generates receiving reports. The role stocks and organizes storerooms and PAR locations, replenishes and delivers supplies, processes charges and requisitions, and maintains specialty carts and mobile medical equipment. The technician also assists with cycle counts, shelf audits, and inventories, and follows procedures for equipment decontamination and workplace safety. This summary describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. LCMC Health may amend responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent, or two years of work experience.
Customer service skills and a problem-solving attitude.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use an electronic handheld device for inventory purposes.
Ability to use a laptop or desktop computer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in shipping, receiving, and picking goods, logistics, distribution, purchasing, warehousing, or inventory management.

Responsibilities

Unload and sort incoming supplies; count and verify quantities against packing lists; inspect for damage; and document exceptions.
Notify Purchasing of discrepancies or damaged goods and file damage claims according to procedure.
Receive, process, and deliver FedEx, UPS, and other express packages using electronic handheld devices and systems.
Match incoming deliveries to purchase orders, receive and deliver items through appropriate systems, and generate receiving reports from verified packing lists.
Decontaminate equipment according to established guidelines.
Monitor, stock, and transport supplies and equipment to requested inventory areas.
Maintain PAR inventory by organizing, counting, scanning, replenishing, and delivering supplies.
Rotate stock so items expiring first are placed at the front; work with appropriate parties to maintain optimum inventory levels and remove outdated items.
Keep PAR areas, bins, storerooms, and workspaces clean and organized.
Deliver freight and special-purchase items to appropriate locations, complete delivery confirmations, and obtain authorized recipient signatures when required.
Process direct issues, verify supply availability, and report inventory discrepancies.
Verify requisition accuracy, make adjustments as needed, and close work before the end of the shift.
Maintain specialty cart and mobile medical equipment fleets and deliver replacement carts or equipment to units as needed.
Review inventory levels and advise the Supervisor or Manager of changes; ensure transactions are processed before counts or audits; and assist with cycle counts, shelf audits, and inventories.
Secure valuable items in locked areas, report unauthorized personnel in the dock area to the Supervisor or Manager, and report safety hazards to a supervisor.