Materials Associate

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health's Rochester General Hospital is seeking a Materials Associate in Material Management for Per Diem coverage. The role ensures availability of materials and equipment, maintains proper storage and compliance with policies, and collaborates with engineering and sterile processing to support hospital operations.

Responsibilities include inventory control, processing vendor returns, and safeguarding against outdates while adhering to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate and consistent availability of materials and equipment.
• Ensures that equipment and work areas are in proper order.
• Coordinates work orders to Engineering services.
• Assists in inventory control of material, instruments and equipment.
• Checks materials, instruments, and equipment for outdates at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Removes equipment identified as defective from service and arranges repair/loaner through materials manager.
• Disposes of contaminated materials in accordance with Infection Control policies.
• Ensures appropriate storage and rotation of materials.
• Coordinates the receiving and return of equipment and materials via sales vendors.
• Works in conjunction with the Sterile Processing Center on any sterilization requirements.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

JOB STATUS: Materials Associate - Rochester General Hospital, Material Management (Per Diem, As Needed) / STATUS: Per Diem / LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital (RGH) - 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 / DEPARTMENT: Material Management / SCHEDULE: As needed; 6:45 AM -2:45 PM; alternate Saturdays are required

SUMMARY

Performs the activities of a Materials Associate, assuring that materials and supplies are functional and at par levels. Ensures that hospital/departmental policies and procedures are being adhered to, thus ensuring quality assurance control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures adequate and consistent availability of materials and equipment.
• Ensures that equipment and work areas are in proper order.
• Coordinates work orders to Engineering services.
• Assists in inventory control of material, instruments and equipment.
• Checks materials, instruments, and equipment for outdates at regularly scheduled intervals.
• Removes equipment identified as defective from service and arranges repair/loaner through materials manager.
• Disposes of contaminated materials in accordance with Infection Control policies.
• Ensures appropriate storage and rotation of materials.
• Coordinates the receiving and return of equipment and materials via sales vendors.
• Works in conjunction with the Sterile Processing Center on any sterilization requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Inventory management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Heavy - This category includes physically intensive work such as lifting heavy materials (up to 100 lbs.), climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces, and working on uneven, slippery, or elevated surfaces. Employees must demonstrate strong motor coordination, balance, and spatial awareness to safely operate tools and equipment. High visual and auditory alertness is required, especially in areas with moving machinery. Emotional demands are moderate, focusing on hazard recognition, task accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. Environmental exposures may include extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, loud noise, and mechanical hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and periodic physical examinations are often required. 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: $17.50 - $21.58 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, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.