Patient Supply Distributor PRN

trinityhealth; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy One - North Iowa is seeking a part-time Supply Tech to pull and deliver supplies to clean utilities and patient rooms on a set schedule. You will work with a two-bin Kanban system and support the Blue Bin stage operations team in warehouse logistics.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends/holidays and adherence to HIPAA and safety policies, with opportunities to participate in PDCA and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or certificate preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Provide BLS certification or obtain within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP must be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Counts pulls and fills linen requisitions using proper technology and process.
• Follows Kanban standard work for blue bin replenishment and staging.
• Maintains neat, stocked, and fully functioning storage areas.
• Assists with deliveries and distribution-related tasks.
• Communicates with supervisor and supports lean training activities.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible hours

Plan and organize

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Weekend shifts

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

JOB SUMMARY Supply Tech is r esponsible for pulling and delivering supplies to clean utilities and patient rooms on a schedule as assigned. Most supply areas use a two bin Kanban system to ensure supplies are ordered and stored where they are used. They are responsible for ensuring the storage area s are neat, tidy , stocked and fully functioning . They work with and support Blue Bin stage operations team in the warehouse and support strider team moving supplies to specific locations .

These roles support supply chain standard work processes #3000, #3001 and #3002

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

Reports to: Supply Chain Supervisor

Supervises: none

Key Working Relationships: Supply Techs Clinicians , and Department leadership leads

Primary Customer Groups : Internal / External service customers and hospital staff.

Age/Population of Patients Served:

Neonatal

Adolescent

Geriatric

Pediatric

Adult

All Ages

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Counts pulls and fills linen requisitions using proper technology and process
• Completes and follow Kanban standard work for operating procedures #3000 Replenishing Blue bin technology, # 3001 Blue bin Stage operation , and #3002 The art of filling Blue bin s
• Follows the empty Blue Bin returns process by pulling away all returns to original locations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how stage operation works and the Supply Tech 1 role in that operation.
• Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation in providing services to direct/indirect customers
• Keeps Supervisor and team leads informed of pertinent information related to job duties and the completion of scheduled work, pulling the andon when assistance is required
• Fosters an environment of PDCA in their daily work activities. Support of PEX activities and lean training
• Meets productivity /work standards while demonstrating competency in job skills and knowledge by completing scheduled work in allotted timeframe
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job‑related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of Mercy One - North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
• Supports and abides by all medical center , departmental, and safety policies and procedures . Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with answering phone for customer requests
• Assist with other distribution related task, such as making deliveries
• Assist delivery drivers with preparing carts and loading and unloading trucks

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Education [formal]: High School diploma or certificate preferred
• Experience:
• None required
• Special Skills and Competencies:
• Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to plan and organize work duties and be alert to safety hazards.
• Must be able to work with team to accomplish goals
• Requires flexibility, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Completes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply) . N/A
• NA
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status .
• NA
• Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
• NA
• Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status .
• NA
• Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status .
• NA
• Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status .
• NA
• Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current status .
• NA
• Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire and maintains current status .
• Motor Vehicle:
• Will need to operate _ x ____ Mercy Vehicle _____ Personal Vehicle _____ N/A
• Frequency of operation: ______daily ______ weekly _ x ____ monthly ______quarterly

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

(List machines, tools and equipment that serve a major function of the job, use group titles of equipment