Materials Coordinator - Surgical Services FT On-Site

Minimum Requirements:

Education & Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent   

Required Licenses/Certifications: Certification and/or equivalent experience required

Work Experience:  Minimum 3 years current OR experience.  Previous experience with Meditech preferred.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, see, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to kneel, climb, or balance. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds and rarely lift more than 25 pounds.

Special Requirements: Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies.   Numerical ability required.   Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for obtaining quotes for instruments and equipment for the OR.
• Evaluates current and new systems/equipment for use in OR in collaboration with the nurse manager
• Evaluates like equipment/instruments from different companies for quality, durability, and service
• Sends instruments and equipment out for repair to appropriate companies following hospital guidelines.
• Demonstrates interdepartmental interpersonal relationship skills, Works effectively with management and staff.
• Makes recommendations for need of capital equipment
• Implements/maintains an automated system.
• Controls operating room inventory – direct and outside.
• Complies with accreditation and regulatory bodies and commissions in relation to OR materials management
• Monitors equipment control including maintenance and repairs in collaboration with the biomedical engineer.
• Supports Charge Specialist for patient charging
• Supports sterile processing
• Management of recalls and device notifications for surgery department
• Responds to materials management and billing concerns
• Assists in preparation of material and service budget.
• Coordinate all quotes for equipment/instrumentation/supplies for new surgeons for purchase
• Maintains operating room environment, performs walk through checking for damage, etc.
• Coordinates orders through purchasing department
• Collaborates with nurse managers to negotiate competitive pricing with vendors 
• Develops a system for inventory management and oversees quarterly inventories
• Attends all meetings and trainings as required
• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. 
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job‑related hazards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Wears proper identification while on duty. 
• Performs other duties as assigned