KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
- 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. Expedites back orders as required.
- 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 invoices and resolves any price discrepancies.
- Monitors service contracts to ensure specifications are met.
- 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.
- Experience using personal computers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of experience in hospital materials management or working with operating room supplies.
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.
NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.