Surgical Services Equipment Supply Technician

Advocate Health; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Supply Chain: Operations staff at Lutheran General Hospital. The role focuses on evaluating and acquiring surgical supplies, maintaining case cart processes, and managing inventory to support OR schedules.

Requires a high school diploma and two years in supply management, with strong communication and basic PC skills. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 6am–2:30pm, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two years in supply management preferred.
• Basic PC skills and clear verbal/written communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implements processes for supply/equipment evaluation and acquisition for Surgical Services.
• Maintains Surgical Services inventory systems and case cart processes.
• Enters SSI supply data and maintains the supply database.
• Supports cost containment and inventory optimization efforts.

Skills

Supply management

Communication

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

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.

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. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 04/20/2014. 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 CommitmenttoYou:

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, andShort- 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 and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.