Perioperative Inventory Tech

Job Summary: The Perioperative Inventory Tech supports the needs of assigned Operating Rooms, Cardiac Cathlabs and other Pre-operative departments in the hospital by ensuring that inventory is obtained in a timely and accurate manner.  Maintains a high standard of accuracy and interacts frequently with the hospital data control system.  Efficiently manages tasks while working in a sterile, fast-paced and high-demand environment.   

Responsibilities:

• With a high sense of urgency, delivers STAT items to Operating Room/Pre-operative staff upon request.
• incoming shipments to verify receipt of the correct types and quantity of materials and supplies.
• Unpacks and inspects items for damage/shortage.  Reports to vendor or supervisor any discrepancies.  Returns products back to vendors when needed.
• Interacts with data control system to identify the classification of items (stock/non-stock).  Accurately processes items according to standard operating procedures.
• Stores items at designated locations accurately.  Maintains supply areas keeping them neat and clean and properly labeled.
• Performs cycle and par level counts in Operating Room (OR) suites and storage rooms as necessary.
• Interacts with customers to review par levels, and receiving and delivery information.
• Maintains records of material and supplies and related materials management activities, as required.
• Picks and stages items for shipment to vendors.
• Audit storerooms and OR suites for expired product.
• Picks items for scheduled cases and completes case carts waiting for instruments.
• Provides phone coverage as necessary.
•   Performs additional duties as directed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: A minimum of one to three years of experience in supply chain/ healthcare environment, preferred.

Education:  High School Diploma or Equivalent.