Perioperative Supply Chain Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking a Materials Management/Storekeeper in the Downey Medical Center's Perioperative storeroom. The role focuses on stocking, stocking levels, and cart preparation for operating rooms and ambulatory surgeries."

On-call and variable shifts, with a primary goal of ensuring timely stocking and replenishment to support surgical procedures across OR and ASU areas.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operating Room, and/or Sterile Processing).
• Six (6) months experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system.
• Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Responsibilities

• Reviews operating room schedule in advance to ensure proper supply levels.
• Stocks surgical carts for use during procedures
• Inventory assigned supply areas for replenishment
• Rotate stock using FIFO (first-in-first-out) method of inventory management.
• Fills requisitions from stock in storage areas.
• Maintains stocking levels in the OR and ASU suites.
• Inform staff on product conversions and substitutions.
• Work with Perioperative Cost Specialist, Procurement team, and service leads (nursing) to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained and supplies are ordered routinely.
• Escalate and solve supply issues with Supply Chain Manager, and involve clinicians when necessary.
• Maintain procedure cards (removing obsolete items, and updating cards during product conversions).
• Print supply forecast to prepare for future procedures.
• Dons protective equipment when necessary.
• Infection Control - Standard Precautions: Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, dress code, sterility assurance.
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained electronically and manually.
• Participates in all competency programs, attends meetings, and trainings when required.

Skills

Perioperative supply management

Inventory stocking & replenishment

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Blood borne Pathogens Awareness Training

Computer Navigation Assessment

Tools

Supply Chain inventory management system

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA is seeking a Materials Management/Storekeeper in the Downey Medical Center's Perioperative storeroom. The role focuses on stocking, stocking levels, and cart preparation for operating rooms and ambulatory surgeries."

On-call and variable shifts, with a primary goal of ensuring timely stocking and replenishment to support surgical procedures across OR and ASU areas.