Supply Assistant- Full-Time/ Mon-Fri 2:30p-11p

Job Summary: Procures, maintains and delivers supplies needed for all surgery cases in an efficient, cost effective manner.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.

Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Basic computer skills.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Communicates effectively with Surgery, Instrumentation Systems, and S&D personnel by requesting, receiving, locating, and delivering needed supplies in a prompt and courteous manner. Informs staff of breaks in aseptic technique related to packaging/ handling. Exhibits knowledge in functions of all shift responsibilities. Demonstrates ability to operate carousel, handheld computers, personal computers, and other inventory management tools. Utilizes handheld device to order, restock, and maintain surgery and anesthesia inventory. Maintains prescribed inventory PAR levels on carousel and supply carts. Monitors the case cart/supply process for each surgical case. Checks case cart against preference cards for completeness. Orders identified missing items and places on cart or informs circulator/clinical supervisor prior to the start of the surgical procedure. Cleans supply carts/bins according to the monthly assignment schedule. Coordinates the return of unused supply/instrumentation items. Removes unused/overstocked supplies/instrumentation from alcoves/carts in a timely manner. Returns unused items to their proper storage location according to PAR levels. Rotates stock when returning or replenishing items. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities. Attends mandatory in-services and meets unit educational standards. Modifies behaviors or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements. Performs other duties as assigned by the Surgical Services Resources Manager.

Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard policies/protocols have been established.

Working Relationships: Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Special Job Dimensions: None.

Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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