Patient Supply Distributor PRN
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
JOB SUMMARY SupplyTechisresponsible forpulling and delivering supplies to clean utilities and patient rooms on a schedule as assigned. Most supply areas use atwo binKanban system toensuresupplies are ordered and stored where they are used.Theyareresponsible forensuring thestorageareasareneat, tidy,stockedand fully functioning. They work withand support Blue Bin stage operationsteamin the warehouseand supportstriderteammoving supplies to specific locations.
These roles support supply chain standard work processes #3000, #3001 and #3002
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY
Reports to:Supply Chain Supervisor
Supervises: none
Key WorkingRelationships:SupplyTechsClinicians, and Departmentleadership leads
Primary Customer Groups: Internal/ External service customers and hospital staff.
Age/Population of Patients Served:
Neonatal
Adolescent
Geriatric
Pediatric
Adult
x
All Ages
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Countspullsand fillslinen requisitions using proper technology and process
Completesand followKanbanstandard workforoperating procedures #3000Replenishing Blue bintechnology, #3001Bluebin Stage operation,and #3002The art of fillingBluebins
Followstheempty Blue Bin returns processby pulling away all returns to original locations.
Demonstratesan understanding of how stage operation works and the Supply Tech1role in that operation.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation in providing services to direct/indirect customers
Keeps Supervisor and team leads informed of pertinent information related to job duties andthe completion of scheduled work, pulling theandonwhen assistance isrequired
Fostersanenvironment of PDCA in their daily work activities. Support of PEX activities and lean training
Meets productivity /work standards whiledemonstratingcompetency in job skills andknowledge by completing scheduled work in allottedtimeframe
Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
Provides competent patient care to the aboveindicatedpatient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, makingappropriate decisionsbased ondemonstratedknowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth anddevelopment, andparticipates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne- North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
Supports and abides by all medicalcenter, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactivelyidentifiessafety concerns surrounding the work environment.
Performs other responsibilities as requestedby supervisor,manageror department head.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Assistwith answering phone for customer requests
Assistwith other distribution related task, such as making deliveries
Assistdelivery drivers with preparing carts and loading and unloading trucks
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education [formal]:High School diploma or certificate preferred
Experience:
Nonerequired
Special Skills and Competencies:
Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours
Must be able to plan and organize work duties and be alert to safety hazards.
Must be able to work with team toaccomplishgoals
Requires flexibility,weekendand holiday shifts.
Completes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply).N/A
NA
Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within60 daysof hire andmaintainscurrent status.
NA
CompletesMandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
NA
Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association within 6 months of hire andmaintainscurrent status.
NA
Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association within 6 months of hire andmaintainscurrent status.
NA
Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association within 6 months of hire andmaintainscurrent status.
NA
CompletesMANDT Training within 6 months of hire andmaintainscurrent status.
NA
Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire andmaintainscurrent status.
Motor Vehicle:
Will need tooperate_x____ Mercy Vehicle _____ Personal Vehicle _____ N/A
Frequency of operation: ______daily ______ weekly _x____ monthly ______quarterly
MACHINES,TOOLSAND EQUIPMENT
(List machines, tools and equipment that serve a major function of the job, use group titles of equipment,identifyunique or specialized equipment.)
Delivery carts
Pallet jack
Trippers
Cart PullersHandhelds
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.