OR Material Tech Lead

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Tuition Assistance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time & Holidays
• Day-1 Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Same Day Pay through Daily Pay

SUMMARY

This is a working Lead Tech position reporting to the OR Supply Chain team. Responsibilities include planning, organizing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of fulfillment of disposable supply throughout the OR.  As well as Case Cart preparation of surgical instruments and disposable supplies using inventory management and EMR system to maintain an accurate database of information.  Serve as a key contact and resource for Operating Room staff’s questions and concerns regarding supplies and case carts. Ensures adherence to DNV and State Board of Health regulations. Monitors daily responsibilities of OR material team and assigned staff.

STATUS: FULL TIME         

LOCATION:  ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL      

DEPARTMENT: MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

SCHEDULE: DAYS 7A-330P

        

ATTRIBUTES

Two (2) years of material handling, operating room or applicable experience.

Basic computer skills
Demonstrate understanding of aseptic technique
Critical thinking skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes and coordinates the day-to-day operations of case cart preparation and maintenance of surgical instruments and supplies by: 
•  Ensuring operational compliance with legal, regulatory and institutional requirements by following the procedures and standards of quality for storage and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies. 
• Usage of Critical thinking to resolve workflow issues and troubleshoot problems that are presented in daily responsibilities. 
• Review and evaluate, on an ongoing basis, the flow of work through the SPC Marketplace; identifying areas where operational efficiencies need improvement. 
• Assisting with maintaining an effective inventory control system for tracking instruments and supplies 
• Maintains and enforces sterility policy and practice within the sub sterile areas
• Communicating inventory supplies that are delayed to team members and other departments as required
• Communicate with end-user departments to review product additions and deletions and assisting in the transition process of product conversion.
• Reviewing the quality and quantity of the work performed by OR Material team; providing input to the Manager for areas of improvement. 
• Communicating with the Manager regarding any concerns or problems reported by the staff. 
• Interpreting and instructing on Hospital and department policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintaining open communications with the Operating Room (O.R.) staff  
• Assisting in the implementation and evaluation of a Quality Assurance program; also involving team members in the same.
• Support daily workload of assigned staff including training staff on how to perform new tasks.
• Maintains knowledge, skills and competence in areas of responsibility.
• Performing the functions of an OR Material Tech as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

H - Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires constant walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$19.50 - $22.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, re