Materials Manager/Surgical Tech

About the role

Surgical Technologists play a crucial role in supporting surgeons and ensuring exceptional patient care and comfort. This fast-paced role demands accuracy, attention to detail, and professionalism. You'll help maintain a sterile environment and assist in procedures to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Researches and obtains pricing/quotes for medical equipment/supplies and products utilized in the facility. Maintains files and is familiar with all USPI procurement requirements necessary to acquire, inventory and dispose of medical equipment, supplies, or products for the facility.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels by checking shelves, automated inventory system, and establishes par levels for all supplies.
• Ensures utilization of USPI national agreements.
• Interfaces with appropriate departments to ensure proper placement, follow up and delivery of orders.
• Responsible for Utility Management Program. Understands facility maintenance such as oxygen, vacuum pumps, air filter exchanges and security alarms.
• Interacts with sales representatives resolving issues and problems related to supplies or the delivery of supplies.
• Establishes and maintains proper document flow and information updates for the automated inventory system.
• Receives all incoming supply and equipment items.
• Checks supply dated items and regularly rotates stock.
• Implements and maintains all facets of the automated inventory system.
• C conducts quarterly physical inventory of implants and inventory items.

Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years minimum receiving and inventory experience in a health care environment required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of computer inventory management systems, various software programs and medical products.
• Working knowledge of stocking and storing medical and non-medical supplies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years minimum receiving and inventory experience in a health care environment required.
• Completion of a Surgical Technician Program and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of computer inventory management systems, various software programs and medical products.
• Working knowledge of stocking and storing medical and non-medical supplies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Skills

• Adaptable
• Analytical
• Confident
• Flexible
• Independent
• Quick Thinking

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning

Culture

Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.

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