Material Technician-Full-Time

About the role

Orders supplies/IV fluids from appropriate warehouse or outside vendor. Performs departmental inventory counts for DME. Answers telephone calls and handles minor problems. Orders specialty equipment from appropriate rental company and documents required information for billing purposes. Performs and assists in the training of new departmental personnel to perform a wide range of duties for the supply and distribution of equipment/Pharmacy items, orthopedic set‑ups, IV fluids, and emergency/specialty supply carts. Must be functional on hospital computer system, Pyxis Medication Stations and hospital inventory control systems. Responsible for the filling of durable equipment orders, cleaning equipment and disinfection processes for specialty scope and miscellaneous instruments. Adheres to and is familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in departmental policies, OSHA and JCAHO/DNV Standards. Provides appropriate equipment to the patient being served based upon a review of the equipment order, patient age, and location of the patient. Possesses excellent communication skills and provides excellent customer service to nursing, patients, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Order supplies/IV fluids from warehouse or outside vendor
• Perform departmental inventory counts for DME
• Answer telephone calls and handle minor problems
• Order specialty equipment from rental companies and document information for billing
• Assist in training new departmental personnel on supply and distribution duties
• Operate hospital computer system, Pyxis Medication Stations, and inventory control systems
• Fill durable equipment orders; clean and disinfect equipment, specialty scopes, and miscellaneous instruments
• Adhere to departmental policies, OSHA, and JCAHO/DNV safety and control standards
• Select appropriate equipment for patients based on order, age, and location
• Provide excellent customer service to nursing, patients, and employees
• Process equipment orders following practice‑area procedures
• Enter equipment issues and IV/supply issues in EQ Track system for charging, tracking, and inventory
• Process LVP orders per practice‑area procedures
• Accurately process crash carts for adults and children and restock medication trays
• Perform refills and other Pyxis functions for Pharmacy and Central Distribution
• Deliver equipment, IV, and pharmacy items to any nursing area as required
• Clean and disinfect all types of equipment

Requirements

• Education: High School Graduate required; 2 years of education beyond high school preferred with emphasis on computerized inventory skills
• Experience: One year of experience in a computerized equipment/inventory system preferred

Skills

• Computer competency
• Good telephone etiquette
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Siemens Invision, Net Access systems
• Ability to work with hospital computer system, Pyxis Medication Stations, and inventory control systems

Schedule

Standard Hours Regular