Materials Coordinator, Procedural Services - Emory Healthcare

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6:30am-3pm/Full Time/ 40 Hours

• Establishes and monitors systems for inventorying and ordering prostheses, implantable devices and other specialty supplies used in surgery and other procedural units.
• Responsible for coordinating supply processes for all units within Perioperative Services, procedural imaging and other units.
• Coordinates ordering, maintenance, and repair of operating room and other procedural equipment to ensure equipment is available and functioning properly during surgical, imaging and other 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 Information Systems to ensure that any products or items obtained from the operating room, or other procedural spaces, 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.
• Two years of experience in hospital materials management or working with operating room supplies.
• Experience using personal computers.
  
  
  

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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.