Patient Supply Distributor PRN

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic is seeking a Part-time Supply Tech to pull and deliver supplies to clean utilities and patient rooms on a scheduled basis. The role uses a two-bin Kanban system to ensure timely replenishment and keeps storage areas neat, stocked, and fully functioning.

You will support Blue Bin stage operations and assist the distribution team with moving supplies as needed. Education requires a high school diploma or certificate; experience is not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate required.
• Experience not required; ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be dependable and able to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Counts pulls and fills linen requisitions using proper technology and process.
• Completes and follows Kanban standard work for operating procedures.
• Replenishes Blue Bin technology and stage operations; supports related teams.
• Maintains clean, organized storage areas and adheres to safety policies.
• Assists with deliveries and other distribution tasks as needed.

Skills

Dependable

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or certificate

Tools

Blue Bin system

Kanban process

Pallet jack

Delivery carts

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: JOB SUMMARY Supply Tech is responsible 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 areas 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 x 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 bins
• 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 MercyOne – 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

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

• Delivery carts
• Pallet jack
• Trippers
• Cart Pullers
• Handhelds

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.