OR Materials Tech-23059

Location: Chicago, Illinois – Rush University Medical Center, RUSH Supply Chain

About the role

Under the direction of the Assistant Manager of OR Materials Management, this role ensures the day-to-day availability of supplies and equipment for assigned OR service lines and areas. Provides materials management support for surgical services in alignment with Rush’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Effectively distribute surgical supplies and equipment to designated Omnicells, support rooms, restock cabinets, sterile areas, and all appropriate arenas within the Operating Room.
• Receive, unpack, and deliver surgical supplies and equipment ordered from outside vendors and off-site warehouse.
• Review and verify accuracy of shipments by counting and comparing packing lists with receiving/delivery tickets.
• Perform basic contract administration by following up on back-ordered supplies with surgical buyers and notifying the appropriate Assistant Unit Director (AUD) and/or service.
• Assist management personnel in maintaining predetermined par levels of supplies.
• File pick-tickets, purchase requisitions, and delivery tickets in departmental closed files.
• Interact professionally with physicians, nursing staff, purchasing, delivery services, and other OR personnel.
• Maintain environmental cleanliness and order in specific work areas.
• Provide after-hours coverage on heavy caseload days and be available to work weekends as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement processes.
• Ensure order placement and delivery dates meet nursing needs.
• Problem-solve with clinicians regarding purchase orders, receipts, loaners, credits, substitutes, and stock-outs.
• Perform quarterly and fiscal year-end physical inventories.
• Provide assistance, guidance, and backup for related personnel in the Materials Management department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in Healthcare Materials Management, Sterile Processing, Purchasing, Distribution, or Receiving.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Omnicell hardware/software functions.
• Understanding of Materials Management, Purchasing, and Inventory Control processes.
• Familiarity with surgical equipment and supplies.
• Basic understanding of clinical terms and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Lawson ERP system (including the Mobile Supply Chain module).

Schedule

Full-time (0.9–1.0 FTE), Shift 2: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (8-hour shifts).

Pay

Pay range: $19.49 – $24.01 per hour. Rush salaries are determined by factors including education, job-related experience, skills, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. Offers may vary based on individual circumstances.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page.