Operating Room Materials Technician

Premier, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Premier, Inc. is seeking an Operating Room Materials Technician to manage daily materials in the operating room and support annual budgeting for non-salary expenses. The role includes par maintenance, coordination with suppliers, and tracking inventory to meet patient care needs.

The position emphasizes budget execution, communication of recalls or backorders, and collaboration with operations to ensure supply availability and timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in materials management.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Competency with a supply management system or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Materials Management – create and manage pars; monitor supply chain metrics and communicate supply information.
• Budget – support planning, monitor inventory per budget, review variances with operations.
• Communication – review recalls, notify affected departments, and coordinate substitutions or backorders.

Skills

Materials Management

Organization

Supply management system

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operating Room Materials Technician

What you will be doing:

The Operating Room Materials Technician is responsible for the daily management and annual planning of materials used within the operating room. They will be managing the non‑salary expense budget which includes the coordination and provision of supplies that enable patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Management – 70%

Create and manage pars within the operating room. Competency is evidenced by maintaining established supply chain metrics and by communicating key supply chain information such as supply availability. May include the utilization of handheld device to perform par count. Perform physical receipt of goods and validate shipping against packing slip. Coordinate deliveries and vendor‑managed pars (e.g., linen) with contracted suppliers. Manage outstanding requisition approvals, backorders, and outstanding receipts by executing respective queries in the procurement system on a daily or weekly basis. Manage RTVs (returns to vendor). Enter asset information into asset management system upon receipt of capital equipment, when needed. Rotate and stock product as needed based on a first‑in‑first‑out model.

Budget – 20%

Support the budget planning process by conducting product research and providing information. Manage inventory levels per budget dollars allocated. Meet regularly with operations to go over any budget overages or shortfalls.

Communication – 10%

Review product recall alerts and take required action within specified timeframe. Communicate product recalls to affected departments, if any. Partner with operations to identify alternate/substitute products. Communicate product backorders as directed.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience

Years of Applicable Experience – 2 or more years

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills

• Materials Management
• Organization
• Competency with supply management system

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day‑to‑day contact with others (co‑workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions

Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements

No travel required

Physical Demands

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $42,000 – $63,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Perks and discounts
• Access to on‑site and online exercise classes

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO/AA/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief.