OR Inventory Technician

Socket.dev; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Supply Chain Technician for the operating room to manage inventory, order supplies, and ensure adequate stocking for surgeries. The role involves scanning, receiving, and distributing supplies in collaboration with hospital partners.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in supply chain, basic computer skills, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within a healthcare setting. This is a full-time, on-site position with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years supply chain experience.
• Ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness and inclusion in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplies are scanned, inventoried, pulled, stocked and replenished accurately and promptly.
• Manage inventory including expiration dates, rotating stock and counts.
• Inspect items for damage or expiry before stocking.
• Confirm delivery dates and resolve issues with supervisor.
• Assist with procedure cart build and replenishment.
• Maintain organized supply carts and stock levels.
• Train new supply chain technicians as appropriate.
• Handle urgent and emergent supply situations.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Computer literacy

Diversity & inclusion awareness

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.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Cultural Responsiveness:

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

Compensation Range

$17.25 - $26.39

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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