Inventory Coordinator

Bronson Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Methodist Hospital invites applications for an Inventory Coordinator within Surgical Services. The role focuses on basic troubleshooting and maintenance of surgical equipment, coordinating unit in-services, and serving as a resource for units.

It includes documenting preventative maintenance and supporting equipment trials with collaboration across Materials Management and Clinical Coordinators. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and be able to handle multiple tasks

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and complete hospital core/orientation units in a reasonable time.
• Strong communication and basic math skills are required.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot and maintain surgery equipment.
• Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under stress and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment in Surgical Services.
• Coordinate unit in-services for equipment and act as a resource for units.
• Coordinate equipment trials and assist with pricing and capital requests.
• Maintain equipment preventive maintenance and repair documentation.
• Coordinate repairs with clinical equipment maintenance and/or vendor representatives.
• Set up and monitor maintenance for anesthesia machines and related equipment.
• Provide training on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to staff.

Skills

Communication

Math basics

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital 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.

(BMH Only) Function as a Patient Safety Assistant for suicide precautions only, which includes, Safe patient handling required. Responsibilities include observation and reporting patient activities and behaviors and appropriate response intervention to assure patient safety. The Patient Safety Assistant will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patient/patient family and other healthcare providers, and practice confidentiality and safety procedures as defined by agency. The Patient Safety Assistant provide services in accordance with policy and procedure manuals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Maintain appropriate knowledge level to assist in patient turns and assist in patient transfer to commode/bathroom. Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary. 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 Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 4300 Trauma Emergency Center (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies (\"Recruiters\") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. 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.