The purpose of this position is to provide customer service and support to Hospital operating room operations. Incumbent works directly with OR surgeons and nursing supervisors to ensure critical OR supplies are readily available, and PAR levels are set adequately. Incumbent is also responsible for adding and removing OR supplies to and from our perpetual inventory to supplement fast moving items from depleting and becoming outdated, and notifies OR staff of any supply changes, IE, back orders, overstock, substitute and discontinued products and recommending permanent replacement products in conjunction with the Purchasing Department. Incumbent must independently ensure that tasks are timely prioritized and that all shift - assigned tasks are completed. Special assignments are to be completed if/when regular-scheduled tasks are completed, therefore incumbent must be self-motivated and in sync with co-workers on project status. Primarily assigned to work the hospital operating departments, the incumbent singularly represents the entire department. Therefore, the individual must serve as a technical expert and perform tasks and possess overall skills and knowledge regarding operating room medical supplies, patient equipment; patient care organizational information and the resources to draw upon; overall Distribution department general functions.
Apply By Date: 05/21/2025 by 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
Extensive experience with OR supplies, instrumentation, and equipment and know their applications and suitable substitutions.
Experience in maintaining multiple filing systems, records, and logistical information is required in this position. Working knowledge of computerized and hard-copy information systems is essential.
Experience, general understanding and recognition of medical equipment hospital/clinical setting are required.
Proficiency in and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Extensive knowledge of cost-effective material management practices in an OR environment, relative to product storage, distribution methods, product security, receiving goods, selling goods, crediting returns, product integrity for patient use and product substitutions as it relates to OR items and goods.
Extensive knowledge of functions related to hospital supply activities is required. This includes distribution logistics, proper documentation, weights and units of measure, and policies and procedures related to product dispersal.
Knowledge of cost-effective materiel management functions of warehousing, purchasing, distribution methods, supply techniques, processing functions and product liability is required of this position.
Knowledge and use of basic mathematical calculations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Skills for accurate calculations of inventory replenishment, weight, units of measure, and package counts are essential.
Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend and convey instructions on invoices, shipping documents, control logs, inventory sheets, and other correspondence is a necessity to this position.
Possess interpersonal skills to relate complicated systems and ideas to diverse audience. This includes maintaining professional demeanor to work accurately and quickly under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the receiving and processing of hospital supply-related materials are extremely important to this position.
Knowledge of functions related to hospital supply activities is required. This includes distribution logistics, proper documentation, weights and units of measure, and policies and procedures related to product dispersal.
Must be able to clearly understand, speak, read and write English to comprehend and convey instructions on invoices, shipping documents, control logs, inventory sheets, communications systems and general correspondence.
Strong interpersonal skills to relay instructions and ideas to a diverse audience. Incumbent must be capable of maintaining professional demeanor while working accurately and quickly; handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the receiving and processing of hospital supply-related materials are extremely important to this position.
Incumbent must be capable of making logical and sound decisions and knowing when limits of personal authority and resourcefulness have been reached. Must recognize when to act independently or when to seek proper authority or involve other resources to solve a situation.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and understanding of UC policies and procedures applicable to the receiving and processing of hospital supply-related materials and operations are extremely important to this position.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles relating to planning, organizing, and controlling is desired for this position.
Key Responsibilities
60% - CLINICAL INVENTORY CONTROL & REPLENISHMENT
25% - DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS
5% - COST CONTAINMENT
5% - CLEANLINESS & SAFETY
5% - OTHER DUTIES
Department Overview
Among primary functions, the Distribution Department is responsible for the maintenance of back-up patient care and operating room inventory supplies; tracking; delivery of equipment, gases and medical supplies; par stocking programs and audit-ready record keeping.
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Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
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WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
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Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Squatting/Kneeling - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands
Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Mental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
Work Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Employee must be able to work occasional overtime. Must be able to work variable hours to provide staff coverage. Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions that include extreme climate changes. Must be able to operate effectively under stressful situations and changing workloads. Employee must participate in Pull Notice System and maintain specific safety/training programs which relate to the job, including some or all of the following: Safe driver awareness, operating power equipment, body ergonomics and safe handling techniques. Must be physically capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted; know and use proper lifting techniques; push/pull and maneuver carts weighing up to six hundred pounds through limited space. Must have stamina to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
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This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
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