Distribution Technician II

Distribution Technician II

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our Materials Management Department as a Distribution Tech. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure efficient stocking, replenishment, and organization of supplies and materials throughout the hospital. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Main tasks include :

• Performs logistics functions, including replenishment of assigned nursing units and patient care areas.
• Stock unit supply and equipment storage areas and medication rooms on a daily basis as well as maintain the overall organization and cleanliness of the areas.
• Cleans and inspects equipment according to department and hospital guidelines, including use of iPhone and Filemaker applications.
• Checks for expiration dating on supplies and equipment preventative maintenance and remove affected product and equipment as required.
• Assist vendor truck driver with the loading and unloading of supply carts.
• Provide feedback to Inventory Specialist regarding par level adjustments, removal of product and addition of supplies or equipment via email.
• Perform cart maintenance tasks as needed. Replace / add labels and bins; and / or reorganize carts due to par level adjustments and / or reconfiguring of carts.
• Complete any and all required documentation, i.e. assignment sheets, checklist, stat room requisitions, expiration date checking, repair or maintenance request tag, return authorization (RGA) forms, clean supply room auditing checklist, and time sheets according to department policies and procedures.
• Provides customer service support to end users and staff members regarding product location, delivery and returns.
• Performs product conversions, adds and recalls as directed by Leadership Team.
• Report discrepancies, problems or questions to Leadership Team related to the acquisition and distribution process such as stock outs and backorders.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and compliance of the office, hallways and dock.
• Exercise appropriate body mechanics when moving a cart. Whenever possible, push rather than pull the delivery carts. Do not use a broken cart, stop and ask for help to move the supplies to another cart. Tag the broken delivery cart and notify your supervisor so the cart can be repaired.
• Follows Hospital, JCAHO and DPH guidelines and procedures.
• Responsible for the receipt and delivery of bulk medications from vendors to the pharmacy or nursing units.
• Materials Management employees will have access to medication / supply rooms while performing job duties such as, but not limited to the following : replenishing / replacing linen carts, delivering / removing oxygen tanks, placing / stocking supply orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Abilities / Competencies Required

Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job :

Working Conditions

Standing / walking most of the 8-10 hours shift. Lifting / carrying up to 40 lbs. under ideal safe lifting conditions as specified by NIOSH lifting equations - Pushing / pulling force. 33 lbs. initial force 13 lbs. sustained force.