OR/SPD Materials Technician
80863BR
Patient Services-Central Processing Department
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Support Services,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Needham
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The department is responsible for ensuring the optimal management and availability of surgical supplies across the Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Day Surgery. Key functions include monitoring inventory levels, restocking supplies, and adjusting par levels as needed to meet surgical demand. The team handles receiving, inspecting, and verifying orders, maintaining organization in storage areas, and building surgical case carts for both scheduled and emergent procedures. By serving as a liaison between the Surgical Processing Department and clinical staff, the department ensures efficient communication and delivery of instrumentation and materials to support surgical operations, all while adhering to strict departmental policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain the inventory of surgical supplies for the OR, PACU, and Day Surgery, ensuring availability and initiating reorders according to par levels.
- Inspect, verify, and record incoming orders, addressing any errors or delays with supervisors or business managers as needed.
- Distribute, restock, and maintain inventory in storage areas and case carts, ensuring proper organization and adherence to packaging and expiration standards.
- Assemble and deliver surgical case carts based on surgeon preference sheets, ensuring integrity and timely delivery for both scheduled and emergent procedures.
- Serve as a liaison between the Surgical Processing Department (SPD) and the OR, facilitating the flow of surgical supplies and communication of urgent needs.
- Follow departmental policies for transporting and restocking sterilized surgical instrumentation, using electronic tracking systems and responding to inquiries as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma/GED required.
Experience:
- 1 Year of relatable experience.
- Strong customer service and strong communication skills.
- Strong computer and problem solving skills as well as the ability to work independently and as a team player.
- The ability to be flexible; willing and able to change assignments due to needs of the department.
- Demonstrated basic record keeping skill, as well as the ability to read and write legibly.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am-6:30 pm.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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