Central Supply Tech

About the role

Under general supervision of the Director, the Central Supply Tech supplies hospital departments with needed patient care items (chargeable and non‑chargeable) by taking accurate inventories daily on each unit. Also responsible for collection and routing of daily patient charges to the Central Supply Supervisor for processing, pulling supplies for surgical cases, and maintaining the highest standards of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Inventory and restock supply carts on each nursing unit, Monday through Friday, maintaining appropriate levels based on supply par levels.
• Pull necessary supplies for surgical cases daily.
• Tag all chargeable items and store them on shelves in the warehouse.
• Collect patient charge cards from all nursing units daily and deliver them to the Central Supply Supervisor for processing.
• Deliver Lost Charge reports to each respective nursing unit.
• Check equipment daily; pick up and deliver dirty equipment to Central Sterile, then tag and store cleaned equipment for redistribution.
• Assist with locating medical equipment for use on the floors as needed.
• Inform Supervisor of supplies that are running low and assist in purchasing as needed.
• Maintain a clean and orderly department, including sweeping, emptying garbage containers, organizing shelf stock, rotating stock, and cleaning exchange carts twice monthly per procedure.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Abide by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct and maintain a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns appropriately.
• Perform all other related functions as directed.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Prior inventory control experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Required Skills: Excellent computer skills and legible handwriting.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, and reaching.
• Occasional: Lifting, carrying, bending, and squatting.
• Visual and hearing acuity required.
• Work environment: Inside with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
• Possible exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, communicable diseases, and blood‑borne pathogens.

Interactions

Works as part of an interdisciplinary team, interacting primarily with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources