Logistics Tech

Logistics Specialist

Onsite

Day Shift

Must have : 2 years of experience with SPD and or GI tech experience.

Minimum Education : High School or GED, - undergraduate degree preferred

2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operational Supply Chain related roles, preferably in a healthcare setting

Preferred Courses / Training : CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Courses in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations

Position Summary :

Responsible for purchasing actions associated with surgical services. Purchase goods and services for the operating room at the lowest cost consistent with accepted standards for quality and service.

Assures that follow-up with suppliers is performed, ensuring compliance with prices and deliveries. Actively manages the OR Inventory.

Analyzes item usage and cost in order to determine and adjust stock levels, execute item phase-out, and reduce inventory cost

Evaluate all inventory in department, eliminate if appropriate with the goal of reducing cost of inventory

• Assists with the execution of cycle counts; receiving, decasing, and stocking inventory daily; expiration data management;
• cleaning and maintenance of inventory and bins; correct labeling and barcoding of inventory and inventory storage locations;

and other actions maintenance on a regular cadence to ensure inventory accuracy and quality.

Submits requisitions same-day to Purchasing when material falls below its reorder points, or when new items are required

Consults with physicians and nurses in order to obtain technical information, specifications, recommended vendors, and other details in order to support supply requirements for cases and stocking needs

Engages suppliers to obtain and analyze additional product information, remediate supply chain constraints, escalate past due Purchase Order concerns, and other business requirements

Obtains and reviews any technical information available and contacts vendors to obtain competitive bids on the item to be purchased

Ensures daily inventory transactions (e.g. Receipts, RTVs, etc.) are performed accurately and same-day in PeopleSoft

Assures that follow-up takes place on items purchased in order to assure timely delivery and correctness of receipts

Coordinates with purchasing, receiving personnel, vendors and accounts payable personnel to resolve problems encountered with prices or delivery of the order.

Assists staff as required to obtain and / or identify supplies or technical and specialized equipment necessary to provide the patient with a high standard of care.

Performs data entry and query functions in automated inventory module of the OR system

Prepare reports and metrics (e.g. cost analysis) to be discussed with the department management in order to drive cost savings and process improvement.

Supports Business Administrator in initiatives such as cost savings.

Attends meetings, inservices, educational programs and participates on committees as required. Communicates relevant issues to the Department Head and other staff members

Transports mail, supplies, material and small equipment, laboratory specimens, medical records / charts, x-rays, mail, office supplies.

within clinics, and or other locations. Driving may be included

Responsible for reporting deficiencies in procedures and / or faulty equipment to the supervisor.

Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Responsible for all sterile processing, log books, supplies and following all Policies and Procedures for this area

As requested, transport patients to and from various ancillary departments and nursing units.

Ensures inventory supplies levels are maintained

May be responsible for ordering, replacing, and transporting full and used medical gas cylinders.

Ensure proper rotation of stock

Assures that all supply items are accurately received in procurement system

Responsible for maintaining par levels in emergency equipment on a scheduled basis, as well as, after each use.