HCSS Sterile Supply Tech (Galveston)

Essential Job Functions

• Daily inventory of computer information systems in assigned areas, including cycle count audits, monitoring expiring/at-risk inventory, and working through outstanding orders.
• Daily restocking and returning of unused product to assigned locations.
• Receives, unpacks, and delivers supplies ordered from vendors and off-site warehouse.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of shipments by counting and comparing packing lists with all receiving/delivery tickets for accuracy of receipt.
• Affords support to appropriate management personnel in the maintenance of predetermined par levels of supplies.
• Utilizes preference (procedure cards) to accurately pull inventory for cases and prepare case carts.

Interactions

• Interacts with clinical staff in a cordial and professional manner.

Environmental Standards

• Maintains environmental cleanliness and order in specific work areas.

Schedule Flexibility

• Must be flexible with schedule and provide coverage when needed, including after hours and weekends when necessary.

Problem-Solving and Quality Improvement

• Willingly participates in quality improvement processes.
• Problem-solving with clinicians on any supply-related issues and escalates issue to supervisor if resolution is not found.

Inventory Management

• Performs fiscal year end physical inventories.
• Provides assistance, guidance and backup for related personnel in the Supply Chain department.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) with the staff, management, and customers.
• Ability to use a computer, both desktop and handheld.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Manual dexterity and memory are critical to this function.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: No experience required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous OR inventory management experience, Hospital supply chain experience, Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Supervision Received

• Given: n/a

Working Environment/Equipment

• Varying environmental exposure including warehouses, loading docks, sterile procedure areas and the general access areas of the university.
• Occasional repositioning of resources may be required between campuses to meet the immediate needs of the university.
• Standard office equipment including copy machine, PC, Inventory System Consoles, mobile phone (if assigned), etc.

Additional Information

• Specific job requirements or physical location will, from time-to-time, expose sensitive and protected information which will require compliance with all policies, rules, and regulations (rules and regulations which may be adjusted and changed by other authorities).
• This is a contract position through UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing (the in-house staffing agency for UTMB).
• No benefits are associated with this position.