CENTRAL SUPPLY TECH - CENTRAL DISTRIBUTION - FT DAYS

Job Summary :

Receives and dispenses patient supplies throughout the hospital. Accurately fills all orders and refills Pyxis supply stations. Assembles all traction as ordered by nursing units. Uses infection control procedures in handling sterile supplies.

Job Responsibilities:

Inventories and stocks all designated areas daily in an accurate and timely manner. Fills all requisitions and requests for supplies promptly and accurately. Posts filled requisitions in the computer before supplies leave the area. Uses the inventory process for Meditech, to take supplies out of inventory and charge to all areas keeping counts and charges accurate. Performs minor troubleshooting of all Pyxis supply stations. Contacts Pyxis help if needed, helps do monthly inventory counts, follows downtime procedures and can pull reports from Pyxis. Rotates stock consistently and understands the first in, first out theory for dispensing supplies. Initials and dates all supplies placed in inventory. Notify Manager of low or unusual demand on items or if counts are off. Maintains traction in a clean usable condition. Accurately assembles all traction on patient beds, as ordered and sets up traction carts for House Supervisor needs after hours. Maintains a clean, neat and orderly Department including compacting all trash, cleaning shelves and supply carts monthly, cleaning pyxis cabinets. Works Linen areas as needed, including stocking, maintaining accurate records of weights, fills all orders through the facility and enters linen usage into the computer. Works in the receiving area as needed, including inspecting and signing for hospital deliveries, receiving in the Meditech system and delivering as needed, filling requisitions for supplies from the office supply inventory.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills. Ability to work independently.

Certification/Licensure:

n/a

Experience Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Extensive walking, bending, stooping, reaching and lifting of supplies weighing in excess of 25 pounds. May be exposed to temperatures and weather conditions for short periods of time while compacting boxes or taking out trash. Must work weekends and all shifts as needed.

Exposure Category III :

Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Person who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care of first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100% Lift/Carry 50% Push/Pull 40% Reach Overhead 5% Climb 0% Squat/Bend/Kneel 25% Sit 25% Stand 75% Walk/Move About 60% The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.