Central Supply Technician

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama is seeking a Central Supply Technician to manage receipt, storage and distribution of medical-surgical supplies and patient care moveable equipment within supply chain management.

Responsibilities include stocking sterile and non-sterile items, collecting and distributing supplies, maintaining accurate inventories, ensuring proper cart stocking, and upholding infection control standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical/supply chain preferred.
• Experience in customer service and warehouse/logistics helpful.
• Ability to work on feet in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Proficient with handheld computers and sterilization equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to stand/walk long periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock of sterile and non-sterile items/equipment to meet department needs.
• Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes reusable supplies and patient care equipment.
• Counts inventory, issues supplies, and charges to departments.
• Restocks products within Central Supply.
• Accurately stocks specialized carts and files crash cart records.
• Inventories equipment in Central Supply and patient rooms; checks patient orders.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

English communication

Long periods standing/walking

Reading small print

Stoop/kneel/crouch

Attention to detail

Interacting with all staff levels

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical/Supply Chain background preferred

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Handheld computers

Phone system

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Central Supply Technicians are responsible for activities related to receipt, storage and distribution of medical surgical consumable/disposable supplies and of specific types of patient care moveable equipment in supply chain management.

Job Description Essential Functions

• Maintains stock of sterile and non-sterile items/equipment in order to meet department needs.
• Collects, decontaminates, stores and distributes all reusable supplies and patient care equipment throughout hospital.
• Counts inventory, properly issues out, and charges supplies to departments.
• Restocks products within Central Supply.
• Accurately stocks specialized carts, following lists provided.
• Accurately files and maintains all crash cart records.
• Inventories equipment in Central Supply with hand-held computer provided.
• Inventory patient rooms for equipment assuring correctness of numbers.
• Checks computer for patient orders, fills and deliveries in a timely manner.
• Places stock and non-stock items in appropriate area as needed.
• Utilizes infection control and safety practices during all phases of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports (supervised positions)

None

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum Education Preferred High school graduate or equivalent Medical/Supply Chain
• Minimum Experience Required Customer service Warehouse/Supply chain/logistics
• Minimum Experience Preferred Customer service/Medical supply chain Warehouse/Supply chain/logistics Inventory Management/Materials management
• Required Skills/Abilities Must have the ability to work on your feet in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to utilize sterilization equipment, handheld computers and answering of phone calls.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively under stress.
• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to read small print
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

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Equal Employment Employer Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.