Surgical Inventory Management Specialist

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Surgical Inventory Management Specialist to ensure seamless support for operating room functions. In this pivotal role, you will liaise between various departments, manage inventory, and assemble case carts with precision. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the operating room environment and excellent communication skills. Join a recognized leader in community health that values professionalism and innovation, and contribute to making a significant impact on patient care in the Indianapolis area. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to serving the community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; surgical tech certification preferred.
• 2 years of related experience in a MOR setting required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles case carts accurately and timely for operations.
• Maintains inventory records and quality assurance documentation.
• Coordinates with departments to ensure smooth material support.

Skills

Operating Room Knowledge

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Surgical Tech Certification

Tools

SAP System

Hand-held Barcode Technology

Job description

Surgical Inventory Management Specialist

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Surgical Inventory Management Specialist serves as a liaison between the Sterile Processing, Perioperative Services and Purchasing departments to assure smooth, uninterrupted daily materials support to the case cart functions and the operating room schedule.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Proactively contributes to Eskenazi’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County; models Eskenazi values of Professionalism, Respect, Innovation, Development and Excellence.
2. Serves as a liaison between the Sterile Processing, Perioperative Services and Purchasing departments to assure smooth, uninterrupted daily materials support to the case cart functions and the operating room schedule.
3. Assembles case carts according to pick ticket accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Demonstrates ability to correctly select supplies and instruments per case cart pick ticket.
5. Maintains proper quality assurance documentation.
6. Organizes process for case assembly: instruments and supplies.
7. Picks cases in the order of scheduled priority; prints case cart pick tickets for add-on and emergency cases; processes returns of unused instruments and supplies to the appropriate supply location.
8. Demonstrates method for transporting clean/contaminated instruments and equipment; when transporting clean instruments ensures case cart is properly locked; when transporting contaminated instruments utilizes closed case cart.
9. Through daily QA audit of the case cart picking process, facilitates continuous communications and performance improvement; ensures that all supplies and instruments are correct and at the staging location when needed; coordinates the search for missing items.
10. Through daily monitoring of product returns, communicates daily returns to the Surgical Inventory Management Supervisor.
11. Assists in proper management of inventory; ensures that all items are properly maintained on shelving; maintains proper inventory records for all items; completes necessary issue and return transactions within the SAP system.
12. Through daily updates from Surgical Inventory Management Supervisor, keeps up-to-date with the OR schedule, paying close attention to cancellations and additions.
13. Properly washes hands and utilizes PPE when necessary.

Job Requirements

1. High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience in a MOR setting required.
2. Graduate of an approved surgical tech and/or certified central service tech program preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Strong knowledge of operating room environment, including universal precautions in the perioperative practice setting.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Strong working knowledge of information systems, preferably in the health care setting as well as knowledge of supply-based perpetual inventories.
4. Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize, and set priorities in routine and/or emergency situations.
5. Demonstrated ability to get along well with others and remain calm in emergent situations.
6. Ability to read, write and understand English.
7. Ability to work with the computer as well as hand-held barcode technology.
8. Ability to coordinate several functions simultaneously.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.