Surgical Services Inventory Technician - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH•Bath Township, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Services Inventory Technician is responsible for picking of surgical cases using a case cart system and utilization of the Pyxis system. They are also responsible for the supply management of the Pyxis systems, including debiting and crediting of materials. This position requires a blend of skills and experience focused on supply management in a fast-paced surgical environment. The technician functions as a member of the surgical services team by providing support and acting as a resource. They will accurately and completely pull supplies and instruments for cases, put away incoming stock, and return used supplies to the Pyxis accurately. The role involves assisting with inventory management of OR Pyxis cabinets, including procurement of items for picking case carts and crediting the patient for returned items. Ensuring all incoming inventory is properly identified, put away in correct locations, and on time is crucial. The technician will oversee inventory, check for outdated or soon-to-expire products, and report to the surgical services materials Supervisor. Responsibilities include picking case carts, resupplying OR suites and all surgery inventory locations, crediting unused surgical supplies, and other assigned duties. The position requires the ability to learn, demonstrate, and practice aseptic technique, ensure accuracy of Pyxis inventories, and perform data collection for statistics. Flexibility in work hours to accommodate OR volumes is necessary. The role adheres to safety and infection control policies, rules of confidentiality, and patients' rights to privacy. The technician recognizes and reports safety issues and demonstrates Core Values to patients and coworkers. Performance of duties, with or without accommodations, as listed in the Physical Demands section is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Ability to learn, demonstrate and practice aseptic technique.
Ensures accuracy of inventories kept in Pyxis.
Data collection for statistics.
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate OR volumes.
Adheres to safety and infection control policies of the department and SRMC.
Adheres to rules of confidentiality and patients right to privacy.
Recognizes and reports safety issues to charge personnel.
Able to demonstrate Core Values to patients and coworkers.
Performs all duties, with or without accommodations, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description.

Responsibilities

Picking of surgical cases via a case cart system and utilization of the Pyxis system.
Supply management of the Pyxis systems relating to both debiting and crediting of materials.
Assisting with inventory management of the OR Pyxis cabinets.
Procurement of items for picking case carts.
Crediting the patient for all returned items.
Ensuring all incoming inventory is properly identified and is put away in the correct locations and on a timely basis.
Overseeing inventory and assisting with checking for outdated or soon to expire products (rotation of inventory) and reporting it to surgical services materials Supervisor.
Picking case carts, resupplying of OR suites, all surgery inventory locations including storerooms, crediting of unused surgical supplies and other duties as assigned.
Learning, demonstrating, and practicing aseptic technique.
Ensuring accuracy of inventories kept in Pyxis.
Data collection for statistics.
Adhering to safety and infection control policies of the department and SRMC.
Adhering to rules of confidentiality and patients right to privacy.
Recognizing and reporting safety issues to charge personnel.
Demonstrating Core Values to patients and coworkers.
Performing all duties, with or without accommodations, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description.