Surgical Services Inventory Control Technician

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a SURGICAL SERVICES INVENTORY CONTROL TECHNICIAN (HCST 2).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Positions 1: Full-time Monday to Friday 6AM-2.30PM
• Positions 2: 60% Saturday to Monday 6AM-2.30PM /7AM-3.30PM

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Orders receives and distributes OR supplies including stock non-stock and consignment products.
• Identifies and implements process improvements that increase efficiencies and cost savings.
• Ensures that Workday on hand stock quantities are aligned with physical locations by managing the usage log and doing regular cycle counts.
• Cycle counts inventory on a consistent basis checking for expired product and packaging integrity. Ensures that expired or damaged product is labeled quarantined and removed immediately.
• Reviews OR schedule for required items ensures items are ordered received available and prepared for cases. Checks all supplies for expiration dates before hand-off to OR.
• Troubleshoots problems with the availability of all surgical supplies and implants.
• As part of the sterilization process assembles wraps or containerizes instrument sets.
• Tracks inventory regularly including the return and re-shelving of unused products product recalls and returning damaged or expired goods.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND One to two years of experience processing complex trays of surgical instruments and equipment. (Inventory control experience may be considered as applicable experience)
• equivalent education/experience may be considered

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma center Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma Burn Neurosciences AIDS/STD CARER and mentally and medically vulnerable addition to the centers of emphasis HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UWs School of Medicine.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.