OR Supply Coord

WVU Medicine; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Jefferson Medical Center is seeking a Supply Coordinator to develop, implement, and maintain surgical inventory systems supporting patient care. You will work under the OR Director and collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, and technicians to ensure availability of supplies and equipment.

The role focuses on accurate inventory control, cost reduction, and timely replenishment, with responsibility for daily operations, records, and adherence to aseptic techniques in the OR.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in operating patient care equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and policies/standards/protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages efficient acquisition of surgical inventory materials.
• Maintains perpetual inventory accuracy and locator systems.
• Implements reorder management with par levels to optimize stock and costs.
• Coordinates vendor deliveries and assists surgeon as needed.
• Operates and troubleshoots OR equipment as required.
• Maintains records and processes patient requisitions and procedure data.

Skills

Communication skills

Equipment operation

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Lawson inventory system

Job description

## OR Supply CoordApplylocations: Jefferson Medical Center (JMC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-41873## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.This position develops, implements, and maintains supply acquisition, storage, and inventory systems for the central inventory of supplies and equipment necessary to support patient care. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, this role is a member of the surgical team who works with Surgeons, Anesthesia personnel, RN’s and other personnel to perform delegated patient care duties according to the standards of the profession and the policies and procedures. Assists in preparing the set-up and implementation of the case to be performed by the Surgeon. The individual in this position will interface daily with patients, physicians, nursing staff and technologists to ensure quality services and continuum of care.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. High School Diploma or equivalent.2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:******EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:****1. Associates Degree.****EXPERIENCE:****1. 3 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist****CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. In conjunction with OR Director and procurement, develops and manages efficient acquisition of surgical inventory materials.2. Develops and maintains systems which assure the accuracy of perpetual inventory counts.3. Develops and maintains inventory locator systems to facilitate easy retrieval of all items.4. Develops and maintains reorder management systems (to include the application of par levels and min/max parameters) to assure a high level of customer service while minimizing inventory levels and inventory outages5. Develops materials cost and inventory reduction programs and provides data to measure progress towards cost reduction targets.6. Develops and analyzes reports (i.e. ABC analysis, usage history, ect) to target efforts to maximize inventory efficiencies.7. Conducts year-end physical inventory and other periodic inventory counts as necessary.8. Provides inventory expertise and technical liaison to Central Sterile Processing9. Assures that the daily operational needs for supplies and equipment are met10. Ascertains daily order requirements through Lawson recommendations, physical counts, and personal observation11. Coordinates special deliveries from vendors.12. Assists surgeon when necessary. Assist with immediate pre and post op care of patient, equipment and instrumentation. Second circulates as assigned13. Utilizes quality aseptic technique when working in an unsterile role or in the OR.14. Assists the circulating RN in monitoring technique of all persons in the OR to maintain a sterile field.15. Performs sponge, instrument, and needle counts with the circulating RN following established guidelines16. Assists by gowning and gloving surgeons and positioning equipment and instruments.17. Passes sterile instruments to the surgical team during a surgical procedure.18. Processes supplies, instruments and equipment in patient care19. Assists with the general cleaning duties of the department20. Maintains accurate and appropriate records as directed. Utilizes the computer to process the patient requisitions. Enters patient and procedure information as required by various departments. Completes computer workflow functions. Organizes the workload for the area.21. Will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting various equipment including but not limited to: electro-surgical cautery machine, suction, power equipment, microscope, laser, phaco emulsifier, irrigator, pulsevac, autoclaves, steris, laparoscope, surgical lights and tables.****PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift.2. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.3. ****Heavy/Hard work:**** Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.****WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. May be required to travel between facilities/buildings.2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.3. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.4. Working protracted or irregular hours. Must be flexible and able to take call.****SKILLS AND ABILITIES:****1. Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written.2. Proficient in operating patient care equipment.3. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and policies/standards/protocols.**Additional Job Description:**Days M-F**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:****Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**JMC Jefferson Medical Center**Cost Center:**72 JMC Nursing Operating Room**Address:**300 S Preston StRansonWest Virginia