Logistics Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Logistics Associate Job Description

Job Description

With basic arithmetic and inventory calculations skills, the Logistics Associate builds and replenishes multiple carts for basic bedside patient care and surgical procedures with observation of a Lead / Supervisor.

A strong ability to follow policies and procedures including basic arithmetic and inventory calculations. The successful Logistics Associate will have knowledge of medical and surgical supplies, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights, and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others.

The Logistics Associate must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of Hospital(s).

Responsibilities for the Logistics Associate include the following :

• Builds and replenishes multiple carts (caddies, case carts, procedural cards, crash carts, and bedside carts) for basic bedside patient care and surgical procedures with a fill accuracy rate of 100% as verified by department audits and / or observation of a Lead / Supervisor.
• Receives and processes phone orders for supplies, linen, medical gas cylinders, and / or equipment via order entry process.
• Generates the appropriate purchase requisitions for products needed and sends them to appropriate department. Enter appropriate data into an electronic database.
• Performs restocking and / or redistribution of returned products. Follows departmental guidelines for accepting the return of clean, unused, and unopened products.
• Inventories and restocks all Supply Chain managed locations including but not limited to surgical suites, surgical core supply rooms, clean utility rooms, and asset inventories with the aid of a mobile handheld device.
• Conforms to standard procedures and methods used to store and distribute supplies within the applicable Federal, State, and other regulatory agencies including IPC, Joint Commission, AAMI, AORN in alignment with safety guidelines for self, patient, visitors, and employees.
• Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems for shift work activity. Reports any discrepancies or unusual activities to the Lead / Supervisor.
• Performs correct breakout of all products utilizing sound practices that protect the integrity of the product packaging.
• Ensures timely delivery and pick up of standing and ad hoc orders for supplies, linen, and medical gas cylinders.
• Partner and coordinate with biomedical services to track, store, maintain, and distribute medical equipment
• Follows recommended practices and ensures proper stock rotation to prevent providing expired products for clinical / surgical use.
• Utilizes surgery scheduling software to generate worksheets, pick tickets, and surgery schedules.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Requirements

• Minimum one year of inventory management and / or materials handling and restocking experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use email and minimal word processing skills.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Ability to learn quickly and adhere to specific protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physical environment.
• Ability to adapt and comprehend new computer systems.
• Consistent and reliable work habits.
• Working knowledge of various computer systems, Microsoft Office.

Benefits

PTO, PST

Compensation

• $23 - $27 / hourly
30+ days ago