Perioperative Supply Chain Technician — On-Call

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Downey is seeking a Perioperative Supply Chain Associate to stock and distribute disposable medical supplies in the OR and Ambulatory Surgery Unit. You will prepare surgical carts, manage inventory, and update procedure cards to reflect product conversions.

Under supervision, you’ll rotate stock using FIFO, fulfill requisitions, and collaborate with nursing staff, cost specialists, and procurement to maintain optimal stocking levels and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Six months experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment.
• Six months experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Training within 30 days of hire (KP Learn Module)
• Must Pass Computer Navigation Assessment

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
• Adheres to all policies and protocols in the use of Healthconnect and OneLink Systems
• Ability to present information in one on one and small group situations
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to communicate and write effectively
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Skills

Supply chain inventory

Perioperative environment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Downey is seeking a Perioperative Supply Chain Associate to stock and distribute disposable medical supplies in the OR and Ambulatory Surgery Unit. You will prepare surgical carts, manage inventory, and update procedure cards to reflect product conversions.

Under supervision, you’ll rotate stock using FIFO, fulfill requisitions, and collaborate with nursing staff, cost specialists, and procurement to maintain optimal stocking levels and accurate records.