Materials Technician Night Shift

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Materials Technician for the Night Shift to receive, stock, inventory, and distribute medical supplies across the hospital. This role ensures departments have the resources to provide excellent patient care by maintaining accurate inventory levels and fulfilling supply requests.

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and organized supply chain in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas driver’s license may be required Upon Hire.
• Preferred: 1 year of hospital experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: BCLS helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates incoming shipment of supplies between Central Sterile Supply & the Receiving Department. Receives merchandise, confirms delivery receipt for accuracy.
• Unpacks supplies from boxes and places supplies on carts; restocks Central Sterile Supply with product in correct bin locations.
• Inventories and restocks specialty PAR locations; uses printed sheets or handheld device to determine quantities; assists with data entry related to requisitions/supply orders.
• Answers phone requests and assists in locating unavailable products or substitutes; delivers requested supplies to the OR as requested.
• Inspects and documents expired or recalled products; maintains storage area in clean, neat condition; ensures proper labeling and barcodes.
• Inspects sterility and restsock of unused medical supplies returned in Green Bags from case carts.
• Notifies surgery staff of stock orders and backorder releases; ensures timely delivery and communicates backorder dates.
• Requisitions, distributes, and maintains inventory of routine and special order surgical supplies.
• Completes special projects as assigned; participates in quarterly inventory; keeps work area tidy; removes packing materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DRIVERS LICENSE (Texas)

BCLS helpful

Job description

Job Description - Materials Technician Night Shift (965750)

Job Description

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

JOB INFORMATION

On-Site: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390

Status: Full-Time

Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift (9:30 PM- 6:00 AM)

JOB SUMMARY

The Materials Technician plays a vital role in supporting hospital operations by receiving, stocking, inventorying, and distributing medical supplies and equipment throughout the facility. This position ensures departments have the necessary resources to provide exceptional patient care by maintaining accurate inventory levels, fulfilling supply requests, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient supply chain environment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licenses and Certifications (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas drivers license may be required Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience 1 year of hospital experience
• Licenses and Certifications BCLS helpful

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates incoming shipment of supplies between Central Sterile Supply & the Receiving Department. Receives merchandise, confirms delivery receipt for accuracy. Unpack supplies from boxes, outside the sterile supply area, and places supplies on a cart. Discards boxes properly. Restocks Central Sterile Supply with product in correct bin locations and distributes special request supplies. All completed in a timely manner.
• Prepares case carts properly for supply transportation. Completes case cart Pick List accurately and in a timely manner.
• Inventories & restocks specialty PAR locations for assigned areas. Utilizes computer printout sheet and/or Handheld High jump to determine, document and collect replenished supply quantities. Assists with data entry related to requisitions/supply orders, etc. All of this in a timely manner.
• Answers phone requests with the ability to understand the nature of said requests. Can offer alternative products if needed or can assist in locating the unavailable product, and/or substitute from another source. Delivers the requested supply to the O/R as requested.
• Responsible for the Inspection, documentation and deposition of expired and/or recall products stocked on the shelf daily. Maintains the required log. Maintains the storage area for all supplies in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
• Responsible for the inspection of compromise of sterility of products and restocking of unused medical supplies returned in "Green Bags" from case carts.
• Ensure all supply storage locations are identified with a "BARCODE" product label thereby, verification of product also being identified on a PAR.
• Consistently notifies surgery staff of departmental stock orders & backorder releases. Assures timely, accurate delivery according to established schedule. Informs requisitioner of specialty backorders and expected release date.
• To requisition, distribute, and maintain inventory of routine and special order surgical supplies.
• Completes special projects as assigned by Inventory Coordinator, Operations Manager or Materials Director.
• Participates in quarterly inventory, assuring accurate counts. Keeps work area clean & neat. Boxes & packing materials removed, floor swept.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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