Surgical Services Equipment Supply Technician

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Materials Management Specialist to support the Lutheran General Hospital Surgical Services supply chain. The role emphasizes inventory control, case cart processes, and accurate SSI data entry.

You will collaborate with physicians, CPD staff, and sales reps to ensure adequate implants, instruments, and supplies while supporting cost containment initiatives. A high school diploma and two years of supply management experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Basic PC skills.
• Ability to communicate, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Implements processes and procedures for supply/equipment evaluation and acquisition for Surgical Services.
• Implements Surgical Services inventory systems including complete case cart process.
• Accurately entering SSI supply data and maintaining supply database.
• Assists in Surgical Services supply acquisition.
• Monitors OR schedules to assure adequate provision of supplies/implants, instruments, and equipment.
• Acts as a liaison to physicians and Surgical Services staff with sales representatives in supply/equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• Follows policies/procedures pertaining to supply/capital acquisitions and regulation of sales reps presence in restricted areas.
• In collaboration with CPD staff, implements complete case cart processes, policies, and procedures.
• Works in collaboration with CPD instrument coordinator to assure adequate inventory of supplies/instruments.
• Identifies Materials Management and case cart problems and issues; suggests improvements.
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings and implements changes.
• Communicates in a positive and effective manner.

Skills

Basic PC skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years experience in supply management

Job description

Department:

11503 Enterprise Corporate - Supply Chain: Operations Lutheran General Hospital

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday 6am to 2:30pm.

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities:

• Implements processes and procedures for supply/equipment evaluation and acquisition for Surgical Services.
• 1)Implements Surgical Services inventory systems including complete case cart process.
• 2)Responsible for accurately entering SSI supply data and maintaining supply database.
• 3)Assists in Surgical Services supply acquisition.
• 4)Participates in supply/equipment evaluation process.
• 5)Monitors OR schedules to assure adequate provision of supplies/implants, instruments, and equipment.
• 6)Acts as a liaison to physicians and Surgical Services staff with sales representatives in supply/equipment acquisition and maintenance.
• 7)Follows policies/procedures pertaining to supply/capital acquisitions and regulation of sales reps presence in restricted areas.

In collaboration with CPD staff, implements complete case cart processes, policies, and procedures.

• 1)Works in collaboration with CPD instrument coordinator to assure adequate inventory of supplies/instruments.
• 2)In collaboration with Surgical Services staff, physicians, and CPD identifies Materials Management and case cart problems and issues.
• 3)Identifies opportunities for improvement and assists in implementation of changes.
• 4)In collaboration with CPD instrument coordinator, monitors case cart process and follows up on QA issues.
• 5)Acts as a liaison between CPD and Surgical Services and a resource for the case cart system.

Participates in meeting cost reduction goals of LGH/Advocate.

• 1)Maintains inventory with minimal required levels.
• 2)Notifies Materials management of all opportunities to decrease supply inventory.
• 3)Recommends inventory to be deleted.
• 4)Works in collaboration with Surgical Services Data Coordinator to assure accurate billing.
• 5)Assists in cost containment analysis.
• 6)Responsible for identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Works in collaboration with clinical coordinators, support staff, team leaders, surgical specialists, clinical managers, and physicians in providing Materials Management services.

• 1)Communicates in a positive and effective manner.
• 2)Follows up on requested information in a timely manner.
• 3)Acts as a resource in supply/equipment identification and location, acquisition, and status of orders.
• 4)Assists in notifying Surgical Services staff and physicians of new products/equipment instruments.
• 5)Monitors inventory to avoid waste and excess.

Utilizes guest relations techniques with members of the healthcare team and sales representatives.

• 1)Assists in coordinating all sales rep activities with Surgical Services.
• 2)Maintains patient confidentiality.

Education/Experience Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Two years experience in supply management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Basic PC skills. Ability to communicate, both verbal and written.

None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to work in fast-paced environment with time constraints. Ability to lift heavy objects (up to and over 50 lbs.) (heavy). Ability to meet flexible work hours.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match a