Distribution Tech - M-F, 8am-3pm, every 4th Sat (4hrs.)

Description

Job Title: Distribution Tech; M-F, 8am-3pm, every 4th Sat (4hrs.)

Supervised by: Purchasing Manager/Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary: 

Responsible for distribution and storage of materials delivered to the Materials Management Department. Responsible for the PAR Level System throughout the Facility.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Delivers supplies and equipment to the user departments in an efficient and timely manner.
• Receives all materials delivered to the facility by various vendors.
• Receives and fills all supply requisitions, from departments, that are not replenished by the PAR System.
• Interfaces directly with staff members of the user departments to determine the need for additions or deletions to the PAR Level Replenishment System for their department.
• Collects patient supply charges for processing.
• Maintains all areas of materials storage in a neat and organized manner. All supplies are taken out of the original shipping box for storage.
• Restocks utilizing proper rotation, organization, identification, documentation and proper location of stock items.
• Properly handles and stores sterile items to maintain sterility.
• Maintains all equipment utilized in transporting supplies in a manner that ensures reliable and safe operation.
• Notifies the Purchasing Manager when supplies or special orders are needed.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
• Understands how to prioritize responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
• Is a self-starter; initiates the meeting of responsibilities without prompting.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately to the Purchasing Manager and co-workers.
• Accepts other duties as requested.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.

Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends 12 staff meetings annually; or reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Requirements

Regulatory Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Operates manual and motorized pallet jacks, computer. Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Pushing/pulling up to 250 pounds. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising