Position Goals

The Medical Supply Technician will be responsible for hospital supplies throughout the Main facility, including all HOPD locations.

Position Responsibilities

The Medical Supply Technician at Patients ER & Hospital will be responsible for:

1. Under the direction of the Nursing Management Team maintains and provides support services related to the supply inventory.

2. Demonstrates specialized knowledge of supply chain functions through routine inventory, ordering and rotation of supplies.

3. Participates in establishing, maintaining, and improving patient’s health care goals through assessment of future supply needs.

4. Participates in facility-mandated supply inventory.

5. Accurately and completely maintains unit-based documentation of job-related activities.

6. Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.

7. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, decreasing waste (of time and supplies) and promoting cost effectiveness.

8. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for and strive to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.

9. Interactions with patients and colleagues demonstrate compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status or cultural beliefs.

10. Communicate effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, unit staff, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care and to meet the needs of the customers we serve.

11. Demonstrates ability to fulfill requirements of attendance, punctuality, and timekeeping practices.

12. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the unit.

13. Upholds the standards of the organization and practice ethically and with integrity.

14. Other duties as assigned

The requirements for employment with Patients ER & Hospital are:

1.  Clinical supply and inventory experience (preferred)
2.  Credentials BLS certification
3.  Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the storage or supplies.
4.  Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
5.  Ability to make presentations before top management.
6.  Reads and writes basic English and able to read and identify supply item identification data (item name, manufacturer and order numbers.
7.  Basic computer and typing skills.
8.  Knowledge of standard precautions. 
9.  This position may require the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities including but not limited to, back support belts, gloves, masks and safety glasses.  (See physical              demands below.)

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, sitting, and twisting    

Using arm, leg and back muscles for extended periods

Lifting and Carrying up to 50 pounds

Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with assistance

Pushing and pulling

Working with hazardous chemicals

Climbing (ascending and descending)

Potential for cuts or bruises

Bending/Stooping

Working near radiation sources

Potential exposure to communicable disease