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

Mercy Health•Lima, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Services Inventory Technician is responsible for picking of the surgical cases via a case cart system and utilization of the Pyxis system. They are also responsible for the supply management of the Pyxis systems relating to both debiting and crediting of materials. This position requires a blend of skills and experience that are focused on the management of supplies. Surgery is a fast paced environment. Functions as a member of the surgical services team by providing support and functioning as a resource. Will accurately and completely pull supplies and instruments for cases as well as put away incoming stock and return used supplies to the Pyxis accurately.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Pyxis system
Experience with case cart system
Experience in supply management
Ability to learn, demonstrate and practice aseptic technique

Responsibilities

Assisting with inventory management of the OR Pyxis cabinets, including procurement of items for picking case carts and crediting the patient for all returned items.
Ensuring all incoming inventory is properly identified, 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Overseeing inventory and assisting with checking for outdated or soon to expire products (rotation of inventory) and reporting it to surgical services materials Supervisor.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.
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate OR volumes.
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.
Performing all duties, with or without accommodations, listed in the Physical Demands section of this job description.