Inventory Coordinator

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo seeks an Inventory Coordinator to support Surgical Services equipment maintenance and trials. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, coordination with managers, and accurate documentation to ensure safe, reliable equipment for patient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. It includes collaboration with Materials Management and Clinical Coordinators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Industrial equipment maintenance basics understood.
• Strong reading and comprehension of data from equipment and computers.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and maintains surgical equipment.
• Coordinates unit in-services for equipment use.
• Manages equipment trials and works with Surgery Managers for pricing/capital requests.
• Maintains documentation for preventative maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Basic mathematics

Troubleshooting equipment

Read data from equipment/computers

Multitasking under stress

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment maintenance basics

Job description

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

Location: Kalamazoo-601 John St.-Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus (South Pavilion)

Title: Inventory Coordinator

The Supplies/Equip/Inventory Coordinator is responsible for the basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment in Surgical Services. Responsible for coordinating unit in-services for equipment and functions as a resource for the units. Accountable for equipment trials and works under direct supervision of Surgery Managers and in cooperation with Materials Management and Clinical Coordinators for pricing and capital requests. Responsible for equipment control, coordination, and documentation of equipment preventative maintenance and repairs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Successful completion of hospital core, department specific and orientation unit within a reasonable amount of time.

• Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics
• Mechanically inclined and trained in basic troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment used in surgery
• Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers.
• Must be able to manage several job tasks simultaneously and be able to function effectively under stressful situations.
• Ability to control confidentiality of sensitive information necessary.
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service.

Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.

• Works as a team member with surgery management, clinical coordinators, and materials management departments in pricing new/replacement equipment for all age groups/specialty items.
• Sets up trials for new equipment, monitors, use, and summarizes evaluations.
• Researches comparable products with regards to effectiveness, safeness, use, price, etc. and submits recommendations.
• Troubleshoots problems with equipment, coordinates preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, and cleans specified equipment.
• Coordinates repair of equipment with clinical equipment maintenance, maintenance department, and/or company representative.
• Coordinates maintenance of anesthesia machines on routine schedule.
• Troubleshoots any malfunctioning equipment.
• Participates in negotiating preventative maintenance and repair service contracts.
• Teaches others preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques for equipment and resources staff with equipment related issues.
• Communicates equipment-related information to appropriate people and documents important information.
• Communicates with clinical equipment maintenance for safety checks on all new equipment.
• Establishes and organizes log for equipment control, preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule.
• Develops and provides positive work environment and the overall team effort.

• 80% Observation and prevention of unsafe patient behavior/activity.
• 10% Communicating with the responsible RN about patient status and pertinent input to facilitate care planning.
• 5% Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests occasionally.
• 5% Mantains a clean and orderly environment.

Shift: First Shift Time: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BMH)

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson's exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.