OR Case Cart Specialist: Surgical Supply Prep

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Materials Service Aide to pull and prepare surgical instrumentation and supplies for patient-specific cases. The role collaborates with OR staff to ensure timely delivery and accurate case carts, while supporting instrument cleaning, restocking, and inventory control.

You will work as a liaison between clinicians and the supply chain, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to department goals and ongoing education requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years related experience in clinical or sterile processing setting required.
• Experience working with computerized inventory management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with OR staff to ensure proper supplies are picked and delivered.
• Complete case cart and equipment staging for procedures.
• Return and restock case carts and instruments.
• Clean and return equipment.
• Adhere to department policies, safety standards and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of procedures, supplies, and placement.
• Participate in quality improvement teams and committees.
• Support department goals and professional development.
• Prepare and deliver complete case carts according to preference cards.
• Restock supply carts using inventory control methods.
• Liaise between clinicians and supply chain for coordination of instruments and equipment.
• Track availability of equipment with OR team.

Skills

Math calculations

Verbal and written communication

English language

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized inventory management systems

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Materials Service Aide to pull and prepare surgical instrumentation and supplies for patient-specific cases. The role collaborates with OR staff to ensure timely delivery and accurate case carts, while supporting instrument cleaning, restocking, and inventory control.

You will work as a liaison between clinicians and the supply chain, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to department goals and ongoing education requirements.