Materials Technician
UT Southwestern Medical CenterTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER JOB INFORMATION On-Site: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75390 Multiple Shifts Available: 1st Shift (Mornings) 2nd Shift (Afternoon- Evening/Night) 3rd Shift (Nights) Alternate weekend availability may be required for select positions GENERAL SUMMARY: The Materials Technician plays a vital role in supporting hospital operations by receiving, stocking, inventorying, and distributing medical supplies and equipment throughout the facility. This position ensures departments have the necessary resources to provide exceptional patient care by maintaining accurate inventory levels, fulfilling supply requests, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient supply chain environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinates incoming shipment of supplies between Central Sterile Supply & the Receiving Department. Receives merchandise, confirms delivery receipt for accuracy. Unpack supplies from boxes, outside the sterile supply area, and places supplies on a cart. Discards boxes properly. Restocks Central Sterile Supply with product in correct bin locations and distributes special request supplies. All completed in a timely manner. Prepares case carts properly for supply transportation. Completes case cart Pick List accurately and in a timely manner. Inventories & restocks specialty PAR locations for assigned areas. Utilizes computer printout sheet and/or Handheld High jump to determine, document and collect replenished supply quantities. Assists with data entry related to requisitions/supply orders, etc. All of this in a timely manner. Answers phone requests with the ability to understand the nature of said requests. Can offer alternative products if needed or can assist in locating the unavailable product, and/or substitute from another source. Delivers the requested supply to the O/R as requested. Responsible for the Inspection, documentation and deposition of expired and/or recall products stocked on the shelf daily. Maintains the required log. Maintains the storage area for all supplies in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Responsible for the inspection of compromise of sterility of products and restocking of unused medical supplies returned in "Green Bags" from case carts. Ensure all supply storage locations are identified with a "BARCODE" product label thereby, verification of product also being identified on a PAR. Consistently notifies surgery staff of departmental stock orders & backorder releases. Assures timely, accurate delivery according to established schedule. Informs requisitioner of specialty backorders and expected release date. To requisition, distribute, and maintain inventory of routine and special order surgical supplies. Completes special projects as assigned by Inventory Coordinator, Operations Manager or Materials Director. Participates in quarterly inventory, assuring accurate counts. Keeps work area clean & neat. Boxes & packing materials removed, floor swept. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certifications Valid and active Texas drivers license required Preferred Experience 1 year of hospital experience Licenses and Certifications BCLS helpful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with peers. Possess near acuity for accurate reading. Must be physically able to lift boxes of supplies and place on shelves and or/carts. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands Bending/Leaning Over Carrying Hearing Lifting Talking Walking Working Conditions In a Vehicle Indoors Office Setting Outdoors Warehouse Setting PACT STATEMENT The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-…