Job Details

Supply Chain Technician

Job Summary: This position works under the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager and/or designee. Inventories, restocks, and distributes disposable medical supplies within Perioperative services, which includes replenishment in the Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Unit suites. Prepares surgical carts for use in the medical center and/or medical office building. Coordinates with staff and physicians to maintain accuracy of supplies on facility procedure cards. Stocks instruments, trays, and packs in surgical carts.

Essential 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 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, Product Manager, Procurement team, Physicians and service leads (nursing) to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained and supplies are ordered routinely.
• Escalate and solve supply issues with Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager, and involve clinicians when necessary.
• Provide support to maintain procedure cards (removing obsolete items, and updating cards during product conversions).
• Print supply forecast to prepare for future procedures.
• 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.
• Infection Control - Standard Precautions: Adherence to hand washing requirements, workflow patterns, standard precautions, dress code, sterility assurance.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience managing supplies in a perioperative environment (Ambulatory Surgery Unit and/or Operating Room, and/or Sterile Processing-this may be any one of the 3 or a combination of the 3 equaling a year). Required one (1) year experience operating within a Supply Chain inventory management system.
• Education: High school diploma; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration: N/A

Additional Requirements:

• Successful Completion of "Blood borne Pathogens Awareness Training" within 30 days of hire (KP Learn Module).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications: N/A

Company: Kaiser

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Reqnumber: 1398260