Surgical Materials Specialist II/Surgery/Sharp Grossmont Hospital/Per Diem/Variable Shift
Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: May 16, 2023
|
|
|
Job Description:
Hours
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Additional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
On-Call Required:
No
Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$26.500 - $33.125 - $39.750
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably
expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade
for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors,
including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and
abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates,
marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and
employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Surgical
Services, works independently and in collaboration with Surgical
Services, Materials Management, and Information Systems towards the
purchase, organization, maintenance and technical planning of all
supplies and equipment. Oversees the daily activities and sets
guidelines for Materials Assistants.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions
Functions as a resource person for the department and all other
personnel, regardless of job title.
Assists with general orientation.
Complies with all hospital and department policies and procedures
regarding patients and employees safety.
Complies with safety standards, identifying and reporting any
variances; reports all observed hazards and unsafe practices.
Wears appropriate protective clothing and equipment as
necessary.
Practices appropriate universal precautions, as outlined in
policies and procedures.
Uses proper body mechanics.
Maintains a safe environment at all times.
Complies with organization/department/unit mandatory annual safety
education and required competencies.
Complies with hospital and department scheduling guidelines,
including starting work on time and completing projects in a timely
manner.
Acquires knowledge and experience to meet goals, with guidance of
management and clinical leadership.
Complies with organizational/departmental/unit mandatory education
activities.
Serves on departmental, facility, and system committees as directed
by Manager or Director, Surgical Services.
Compiles and completes the non-staffing portion of annual
budget.
Assists in preparation of staffing portion of expense budget.
Justifies monthly variances during fiscal year.
Writes monthly report.
Accountable for budget variances regarding supplies and equipment
on an ongoing basis.
Recommends necessary expenditures to the Manager, Surgical Services
according to departmental needs and budgeting allowances.
Compiles information (e.g., pricing, availability, and technical
data) for the capital equipment requests submitted by the medical
and nursing staff.
Completes Capital Expenditure Request forms for submission to
administration.
Conducts cost-analysis on products used when requested or as
necessary.
Greets all persons in a courteous and cordial manner.
Responds to telephone requests in a friendly and timely manner.
Accepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and
opinions of others.
Handles problems in a professional and proactive manner.
Asks questions to increase understanding.
Clarifies problem and identifies what the customer/coworker
wants.
When delays are anticipated, offers explanations and alternatives,
if possible.
Listens to complaints objectively without interruptions,
considering other's perspectives about the problems and issues and
responding appropriately to their needs.
Proposes alternatives to resolve issues.
Assures that proper level of stock items is being ordered and that
orders are being placed within acceptable time frames determined by
Central Materials Management and warehouse.
Follows or directs follow-up on "zeroed" items from warehouse.
Assures that proper inventory stocking practices are being followed
(rotation of stock and removal of expired items) and that supplies
are handled properly to avoid damage.
Fills in for this position if necessary due to staffing
demands.
Assures action plans are completed on schedule and/or recommended
course corrections are implemented as required.
Consults in the development of departmental policies and procedures
governing the computer system.
Assures that all data entered into the system is accurate,
up-to-date, and clear.
Reviews and authorizes all changes, deletions, and/or corrections
to be made within the system.
Collaborates, coordinates, and cooperates with other system
coordinators to assure idea sharing and minimize duplication of
efforts within the hospital and/or system.
Assures environmental and equipment maintenance.
Assures adequate supplies and appropriate equipment is
available.
Assures staff and physical plant compliance with safety activities
as defined by regulatory agencies and hospital policy.
Directs all electrical patient-care equipment, operating
telescopes, and air powered equipment to Clinical Engineering
department for repair.
Initiates necessary forms and directs all other instrumentation and
equipment repairs by sending to manufacturer via on-site Materials
Management Department and arranging for loaner equipment as
necessary.
Follows through to resolution on product complaints or failures,
completing necessary documentation.
Assesses and documents current supply and equipment inventories,
including Buyout Requisitions, On-line Requisitions, and warehouse
data entry forms.
Maintains supply levels for all items required by Surgical
Services.
Collects data necessary to set up par levels required.
Establishes and updates computer programs for inventory
control.
Consults with Manager or Director, Surgical Services, and
appropriate clinical nursing staff on a routine basis to assure
availability of equipment and to maintain supplies inventory in a
timely manner, insuring efficient surgical operations.
Takes appropriate action regarding product and equipment recalls,
directing Materials Assistants to remove recalled items from
inventory.
Participates in determining the organization of permanent location
and proper storage of supplies and equipment.
Completes necessary forms for deletion or transfer of equipment
from inventory.
Oversees and coordinates the yearly physical inventory; compiles
data and completes documentation for submission to Finance
Department.
Maintains inventory and accurate records of all special order
supplies and prosthesis, i.e., intraocular lenses, orthopedic
hardware, pacemakers, shunts, valves, and vascular grafts.
Prepares reports, proposals, and other documentation as requested
by managers, physicians, and other departments; may oversee
preparation of same by delegated personnel.
Oversees Medical Device Tracking system for all FDA mandated
trackable devices.
Assures that pricing information is current and available.
Evaluates records of supply and demand to support inventory
levels.
Investigates and corrects any issues on the quality and accuracy of
documentation.
Reviews all non-stock supply and equipment purchases.
Ensures that all non-stock routine orders are placed via "On-line
Requisition" through computer system.
Checks computer reports routinely.
Reviews purchase orders.
Recommends changes in operational costs and charges.
Places STAT and "Bill Only" orders through on-site Materials
Management, obtaining appropriate documentation for "Bill Only"
orders.
Provides pricing information in a timely manner for purpose of
patient charging.
Coordinates with Surgery Scheduling, appropriate clinical nursing
staff, and Materials Management regarding the acquisition of
special request products, equipment, and/or implants necessary for
scheduled surgical procedures.
Meets with sales representatives as necessary, in conjunction with
Materials Management and Manager or Director, Surgical Services,
regarding new products, trials, consignments, and problem
solving.
Negotiates for consignments of prosthetic implants in conjunction
with Materials Management.
Arranges for acquisition of loaner banks or prosthesis as needed
for specific surgeries.
Coordinates with Central Materials Management for trial and
evaluation of new and/or cost savings products.
Confers with Manager, Surgical Services regarding new items or
changes in established products or procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as
a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified
individual with disability or any other protected class
Keywords: Sharp HealthCare, La Mesa , Surgical Materials Specialist II/Surgery/Sharp Grossmont Hospital/Per Diem/Variable Shift, Healthcare , La Mesa, California
|
Click
here to apply!
|
