OR Supply Chain Technician

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

This position is responsible for supporting and assisting the Operating Room staff with inventory control and par lists for the entire Operating Room.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes inventory of case cart room/area, in-room cupboards, anesthesia carts and supplies (anesthesia carts as needed)
• Maintains par lists on handheld (if handheld is utilized)
• Rotates stock to be sure oldest items are used first
• Completes non-stock item orders
• Replaces all stock in rooms and case cart room/area when supplies are delivered
• Obtains special request supplies as needed
• Returns overstock items to correct departments
• Daily supply check-in from dock
• Time and attendance back-up coverage
• Charges back up coverage, logs OR cases and completes charges
• Adheres to all the performance standards for the Operating Room staff relative to aseptic technique, sterile procedures, appropriate dress codes and behavior
• Responds to recalls and specific alerts for items ordered
• Assists the OR in monitoring the service area for compliance with federal, state, and local laws regulations and professional standards
• Provides training and orientation to staff and new personnel. Assists in OR process improvement efforts directed at improving efficiency, service and safety
• Individual has access to confidential information such as pricing and has a responsibility to keep this information confidential.
• Takes an active role in enforcing salesman policy within the operating room.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum two years of relevant experience required
Previous O.R. experience preferred

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use both hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to bend and squat. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.