Position Title:              Materials Clerk

Supervisor:                 Materials Manager

Supervises:                 None

 

MISSION AND VALUES:

In the performance of one’s job, the employee reflects the mission, vision and values by participating in the provision of convenient, cost-effective and quality surgical care.

Values:             Confidentiality

Quality

Teamwork

Trust

Respect

JOB SUMMARY:

• Material clerk will stock supplies needed for surgeries in the OR and subteriles.
•  Stocking of supplies for cases to be picked.
• Rotating and out dating stock.
• Keeping the central supply storage area clear & organized.
• Receiving, sorting and taking inventory.
• Return of broken or damaged equipment to get repaired.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:

Individual works with other department staff and with materials manager to insure accurate inventory control.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Adherence to standards of practice/infection control for department and operating room.
• Participating in timely delivery of supplies for in‑progress cases by being alert to the needs of the Operating Room and being responsive.
• Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust; conducts self in professional manner and maintains professional boundaries in working with others.
• Acts in a way that is respectful to patients, families, and co-workers at all times.
• Accepts responsibility for own behavior.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of organization. Demonstrates good interpersonal communications skills.  Must be able to speak and understand English as well as written communication.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, service oriented environment.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills.
• Requires prolonged periods of standing in place and walking.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and to organize work in order of importance.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Technical skills – assessing own strengths and weaknesses; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Clinical competencies – tests and exercises to be completed prior to each evaluation

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

• Normal hospital environment with exposure to chemical odors, cleaning solvents, and other hazardous materials.
• Exposure to possible injury when working with electrical equipment and lasers which requires care and following proper safety procedures.

Medium-Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs

 

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS:

Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to Hepatitis and HIV, this position is described as Category I. This means that this position has exposure to blood and body fluids. Policies are in place for Universal Precautions identifying exposure risks and appropriate barrier protection.

The above is intended to describe the general contact and requirements for the performance for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.