Patient Supply Distributor PRN

About the role

Supply Tech is responsible for pulling and delivering supplies to clean utilities and patient rooms on a schedule as assigned. Most supply areas use a two bin Kanban system to ensure supplies are ordered and stored where they are used. They are responsible for ensuring the storage areas are neat, tidy, stocked and fully functioning. They work with and support the Blue Bin stage operations team in the warehouse and support the strider team moving supplies to specific locations. These roles support supply chain standard work processes #3000, #3001 and #3002.

Reports to: Supply Chain Supervisor. Supervises: none. Key working relationships: Supply Techs, clinicians, and department leadership leads. Primary customer groups: internal/external service customers and hospital staff. Age/population of patients served: neonatal, adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, adult (all ages).

Responsibilities

• Counts pulls and fills linen requisitions using proper technology and process
• Completes and follows Kanban standard work for operating procedures #3000 (Replenishing Blue bin technology), #3001 (Blue bin stage operation), and #3002 (The art of filling Blue bins)
• Follows the empty Blue Bin returns process by pulling away all returns to original locations
• Demonstrates an understanding of how stage operation works and the Supply Tech 1 role in that operation
• Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation in providing services to direct/indirect customers
• Keeps supervisor and team leads informed of pertinent information related to job duties and the completion of scheduled work, pulling the andon when assistance is required
• Fosters an environment of PDCA in daily work activities
• Supports PEX activities and lean training
• Meets productivity/work standards while demonstrating competency in job skills and knowledge by completing scheduled work in the allotted timeframe
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPAA regulations
• Provides competent patient care to the indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age‑specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job‑related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs
• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures
• Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head
• Assist with answering phone for customer requests
• Assist with other distribution‑related tasks, such as making deliveries
• Assist delivery drivers with preparing carts and loading and unloading trucks

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or certificate preferred
• Experience: None required

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to plan and organize work duties and be alert to safety hazards
• Must be able to work with a team to accomplish goals
• Requires flexibility, weekend and holiday shifts
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross