Operating Room Materials Technician

Premier, Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operating Room Materials Technician to oversee the management of materials crucial for patient care. This role involves maintaining supply chain efficiency, managing budgets, and ensuring effective communication regarding product availability and recalls. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and operational success. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a hospital setting, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Employee incentive plans

Perks and discounts

Access to exercise classes

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in materials management within a healthcare setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and supply chain metrics in the operating room.
• Support budget planning and manage inventory levels effectively.

Skills

Materials Management

Organization

Competency with supply management system

Attention to detail

Effective communication

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%

Communication - Review product recall alerts and take required action as described 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 EnvironmentTravel Requirements: No travel requiredPhysical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.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 $34,000 - $64,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full and part time regular employees also receive access to the following benefits:

*Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
*401k retirement program
*Paid time off
*Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
*Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 and 21st Healthiest Employer in America (2023)

• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 16th year in a row

• Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultant - Healthcare Management (2024)

• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts

• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their 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., status as a 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.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply [e-mail] contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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