OR Supply Tech

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BETH ISRAEL LAHEY HEALTH in Boston, MA is seeking an OR Supply Technician. The role involves monitoring par levels in the OR, Anesthesia, PACU, and Holding Area, restocking, and re-ordering supplies via handheld technology.

Responsibilities include processing daily re-orders for OR Stores and Case-pick, coordinating with the BIDMC Distribution Department, and assisting with inventory counts. A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitors par levels of supplies in the OR, Anesthesia, PACU, and Holding Area. Restocks areas as needed.
• Monitors and restocks supplies in OR Stores and Case-pick. Re-orders 'Just in Time' (JIT) inventory via hand-held technology.
• Requests supplies from BIDMC Distribution Department as needed.
• Opens pallets of daily deliveries and checks packing slips for accuracy against the appropriate purchase order.
• Reports observed hazards within the immediate physical environment to the appropriate personnel.
• Cross covers for other OR Supply Techs as needed. Assists in the counting process during the OR Stores annual inventory.
• Retrieves supplies from the opposite campus as needed.
• Notes discrepancies and reports to the OR Stores Supervisor. Unpacks and puts away supplies in the appropriate areas.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary: Monitors supply par levels in the OR, Anesthesia, PACU, Holding Area, OR Stores and Case-pick. Re-orders supplies to OR Stores and Just-In-Time (JIT) supplies using hand held technology.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitors par levels of supplies in the OR, Anesthesia, PACU, and Holding Area. Restocks areas as needed. Monitors and restocks supplies in OR Stores and Case-pick. Re-orders 'Just in Time' (JIT) inventory via hand-held technology.
• Re-orders supplies for OR Stores and Case-pick on a daily basis. Uses hand-held Technology to re-order JIT Supplies/Inventory. Requests supplies from BIDMC Distribution Department as needed. Opens pallets of daily deliveries and checks packing slips for accuracy against the appropriate purchase order.
• Reports observed hazards within the immediate physical environment to the appropriate personnel.
• Cross covers for other OR Supply Techs as needed. Assists in the counting process during the OR Stores annual inventory. Retrieves supplies from the opposite campus as needed.
• Notes discrepancies and reports to the OR Stores Supervisor. Unpacks and puts away supplies in the appropriate areas. Maintains administrative paperwork.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required .
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range

$21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled