OR Inventory Technician

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA is seeking a Supply Chain Technician - OR to manage ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of operating room supplies, ensuring adequate inventory for procedures and coordinating with the health system for supply needs. The role requires at least 2 years of supply chain experience, a high school diploma or GED, and computer proficiency.

Candidates should be able to handle high-stress periods, maintain organized carts, and support diverse, inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supply chain experience.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplies are scanned, inventoried, pulled, put-away and replenished in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform inventory management (expiration dates, rotating stock, cycle counts).
• Inspect items to prevent damaged or expired stock from stocking.
• Confirm delivery dates and communicate issues to supervisor.
• Assist with procedure cart build and replenishment.
• Maintain supply carts in organized, stocked condition.
• Train new supply chain technicians as appropriate.
• Handle urgent and emergent supply situations.
• Assist in resolving back-order problems with prime vendors and Purchasing Department.
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the health system.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Computer proficiency

Detail orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Supply Chain Technician - OR is responsible for ordering, receiving storage and distribution of all supplies in the Operating Room. They will be responsible for assuring adequate inventory for surgeries, requesting supplies for upcoming cases, and working with VCU Health System and other stakeholders for additional needs.

Essential Job Statements

• Ensure that all supplies are scanned, inventoried, pulled, put-away and replenished in and accurate and timely manner.
• Perform inventory management such as: expiration dates, rotating stock, cycle, and inventory counts.
• Inspect items to ensure they are not damaged or expired before stocking.
• Confirm delivery dates, identifies issues and resolutions to supervisor.
• Assist with procedure cart build and replenishment.
• Maintain supply carts to ensure supplies are organized and neatly stocked in the correction location and quantity.
• Train all new supply chain technicians as appropriate.
• Handle all urgent and emergent supply situations.
• Assist in resolving back-order problems with prime vendors and the Purchasing Department.
• Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health

Patient Population

Not applicable to this position.

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: N/A

Licensure/Certification Required: N/A

Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience:

2+ years supply chain experience required.

Working knowledge of computers.

Cultural Responsiveness

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Other Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

Previous healthcare supply chain experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

This role does not involve direct patient care; however, it is important to acknowledge the potential to encounter severely injured patients within the hospital environment.

Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) - 67-100%
• Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) - 1-33%
• Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) - 67-100%
• Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) - 34-66%
• Stoop, Kneel, Squat - 67-100%
• Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending - 1-33%
• Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory – Emotional

Mental/Sensory: Reasoning, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading

Emotional: Steady Pace, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions

Days

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