Surgical Supply Chain Technician - Full-time - DCMC

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

18h • $17 - $24

About The Position

The Surgical Supply Chain Technician is responsible for Materials Management distribution activities, including receiving, inventory control, and supply distribution. The technician monitors and maintains nursing-unit supplies and par levels so staff and patient needs are met and Materials Management services are delivered efficiently and on time. The role involves regular contact with nursing staff, maintaining accurate inventory and charge documentation, and working with Materials Management, Purchasing, and vendors to resolve discrepancies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description is an overview and is not an exhaustive list of duties; a supervisor may assign other duties as needed.

The position carries an expectation of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Physical-demands descriptions in the posting differ: one states exerting up to 70 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly; another states up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Requirements

• Healthcare or hospital experience is a plus/preferred; experience performing similar inventory, distribution, and receiving work is a plus.
• Previous work experience as a Distribution Technician is preferred.
• Understanding of product and medical terminology is a plus.
• Proficiency with a Materials Management inventory control system is a plus.
• No license or certification is required.
• Able to perform the stated medium-work physical demands; the posting provides differing force levels in separate sections.
• Expected exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or hospital experience.
• Experience performing similar inventory, distribution, and receiving work.
• Previous work experience as a Distribution Technician.
• Understanding of product and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with a Materials Management inventory control system.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply par levels in collaboration with Nursing staff, monitor them, and make changes as needed.
• Conduct routine inventory and refill par units and Clean Holding areas according to the established schedule.
• Check sterilization expiration dates, rotate medical/surgical supply stock, and remove outdated supplies according to procedure.
• Verify storeroom deliveries to nursing floors for accuracy and ensure timely delivery.
• Resolve discrepancies with Materials Management, Purchasing, or vendors.
• Maintain daily contact with nursing staff to develop and support a positive working relationship with Materials Management.
• Participate in physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Process patient charges, issues, and credits, and complete documentation by the end of the shift.
• Process returns and credits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Disability and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed