OR Supply Tech - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

2 PM

Shift End Time:

10:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$24.250 - $28.040 - $31.820

 

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

What You Will Do
Responsible for assembling case carts for surgical procedures, maintaining storage and inventory of supplies and instruments, transporting case carts and supplies from SPD to OR.

Required Qualifications

• Education to read and write at a level necessary to perform all duties

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year Experience within a hospital/healthcare setting.

Essential Functions

• Assembles a complete and accurate case cart for scheduled surgical procedures
  Obtains pick slip /preference card
  Prepares case cart for surgery according to pick list/preference card, instructions
  Signs all pick slips, makes appropriate notations for any unavailable supplies or instruments and changes pick slip, and notifies appropriate staff.
  Requests/orders items as needed to assure proper supply levels
  Transports carts and supplies between OR and SPD, using elevator, dumbwaiter or stairs as appropriate
  Maintains emergency carts as designated, rotating supplies to prevent outdating. Checks carts daily to assure all supplies/instrumentation is present.
• Assures proper storage and inventory control of designated supplies and instruments
  Completes proper supply order by using par levels to maintain adequate supplies.
  Communicates to all staff when back orders occur and suggest alternatives.
  Organizes new locations for supplies and changes in par levels current demands.
  Uses correct stock rotation pattern to prevent outdates
  Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Sterile processing
  Assist Sterile Processing Technician
  Empties and decontaminates used case carts
  Put away unused items from case carts.
  Put away sterile instrumentation after processing
• Teamwork
  Participates in orientation of new personnel
  Participates in staff meetings.
  Utilizes resources in a cost effective manner
  Anticipates needs of surgery/SPD and prepares accordingly
  Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work practices.
  Answers telephones/other communication devices quickly, professionally and responds to caller with positive statements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to exercise independent and mature judgment.
• Must have knowledge of surgical procedures and OR supplies and instruments/instrument sets.
• Knowledge of sterile processing procedures desirable.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class