Perioperative Services Materials Coordinator

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Job description

Overview:

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

And more

Description:

7am-3:30pm/Full Time/ 40 Hours

Establishes and monitors systems for inventorying and ordering prostheses, implantable devices and other specialty supplies used in surgery.

Responsible for coordinating supply processes for all units within Perioperative Services.

Coordinates ordering, maintenance, and repair of operating room equipment to ensure equipment is available and functioning properly during surgical procedures.

Coordinates repairs with Medical Engineering and Facilities Management.

Coordinates loaning or borrowing of equipment and supplies for surgical procedures.

Coordinates with Environmental Services to ensure a clean working environment in the Operating Room and supply areas.

Coordinates with OR Information Systems to ensure that any products or items obtained from the operating room and used in the patient's care are charged appropriately.

Approves purchase orders within established scope of responsibility.

Verifies the acceptability of substituted items with the appropriate Patient Care Coordinator or Team Leader.

Coordinates the evaluation of new products by appropriate operating room, perioperative services and purchasing staff members.

Facilitates communication between vendors and Patient Care Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Nurse Managers.

Monitors service contracts and invoices.

Obtains quotes from vendors to assist in developing the capital budget.

May supervise or direct the work of temporary and/or regular employees assisting with the supply processes.

Assists in maintaining departmental databases, researches product prices, enters records into the computer, and corrects erroneous entries to ensure databases are kept accurate and current.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of experience in hospital materials management or working with operating room supplies.

Experience using personal computers.

Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion."

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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