Manager, Surgical Supply - Philadelphia, United States - Canon Business Process Services, Inc.

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Description

Overview:
Plans and manages central supply functions to ensure efficient operations in processing, sterilization, and distribution of medical supplies.

Coordinates activities of employees engaged in furnishing sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment for use in care and treatment of patients in a medical facility.

Oversees activities of workers engaged in cleaning, assembling, and packing of linens, gowns, dressings, gloves, treatment trays, instruments, and related items.


Responsibilities:


  • Provides management oversight for the preparation of solutions, arrangement of stock, and requisitioning, issuing, controlling, and charging of supplies and equipment
  • Instructs personnel on the use of sterilizing equipment and water distillation apparatus, setting up standardized treatment trays, and maintenance of equipment in the central supply area
  • Establishes standards of work performance and methods of operation for department
  • Monitors work activities to ensure that employees are following prescribed procedures to meet organizational standards
  • Ensures that aseptic techniques are employed by employees in preparing and handling sterile items. Inspects daily inventory, maintains records of supply usage, and compiles periodic reports; May be responsible for developing work schedules
  • May be responsible for supervising departmental operations on a 24hour basis

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 5 years experience in hospital materials distribution, logistics or inventory management required
  • Working knowledge of Lawson (or similar supply chain management systems) required
  • Change agent demeanor
  • Must be a "critical thinker" with an ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment
  • Displays sense of urgency and understands who the "customers" are
  • Strong product knowledge a must
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communications skills are required for success in this function
  • Demonstrated good ability to prioritize work, strong organizational skills and initiative to improve processes
  • Consistently display a friendly, positive, and professional demeanor
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check, FBI fingerprint check, Child Abuse clearance, drug test, and comply with the immunization requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Ability to pull carts weighing up to 250lbs
  • Walking, standing for extended periods of time
  • Mental qualifications include ability to understand and oversee the sterilization and distribution of all surgical supplies

What We Offer:

Competitive pay & benefits

Comprehensive training and development programs that prepare employees to advance from within.

A company focused on creating a positive work and client environment.

Employee discounts on entertainment, products, and services nationwide

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