MaterialsEquipmentDistribution Clerk 2

Summary:

Supports the day-to-day operations of the Linen area Materials Distribution area Equipment Distribution and Mailroom. Cross-trained to all functions of the Materials Distribution area including the Mailroom. Ensures that proper supply levels and urgent requests are handled in a timely manner. Instructs and trains new employees and students.

Responsibilities:

1. Participates as a key support member in the Materials Distribution area insuring that linen equipment supplies and mail are adequately maintained and delivered in cooperation with the nursing staff in all clinical areas.
2. Using routine methods or hand-held devices determines nursing unit usage whether linen supplies or equipment needs replenishing as per par levels. Performs ongoing attention to usage so as to maintain proper par levels.

3. Follows all procedures for tracking linen distribution and return of unused quantities from the nursing floors or user departments.

4. Works in soiled linen room using proper infection control techniques to move soiled linen from laundry chute into transport tubs & then to storage area. Assists in the pick-up of soiled tubs elsewhere in the building and returns them to the soiled room.

5. In addition to the deliveries of all Par supplies performs delivery function of all non-par items including but not limited to: UPS and FedEx mail linen requests equipment MDC completed orders and the pick-up of Archives and shipping requests.

6. Processes linen in the laundry clean room as needed through sorting folding assembling packaging and wrapping to prepare towel linen and gown packs for sterilization and distribution.

7. Reports variances from the Materials Management standards to manager to ensure continuity of operations.

8. Instructs and trains new employees and students.

9. Assists in the receiving area at the warehouse.

10. Maintains a safe work environment for daily operations and reports any potential hazards to the supervisor or manager the Workplace Safety Manager or by placing a note into the department suggestion box.

the organizationï½s established expectations regarding quality service and team work in support of customers and their service needs.

up and delivers supplies equipment materials mail business and finance materials banking requirements specimens and other related items in accordance with a required schedule work assignment methodology or assignment of responsibilities through management.

through actions or by communication to management the proper working order and responsibility for safe and compliant operation of hospital vehicles including but not limited to repairs maintenance cleanliness tire replacement registration emissions insurance other related activities etc.

vehicle inspections to ensure safety.

activities in accordance with management requirements.

16. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Good communication and listening skills due to daily and direct customer contact.
Minimum Experience: one year
Valid CT or NY Driverï½s License (with clean driving record)

Desired: Hands-on work experience with proven Warehouse Inventory Management systems.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 296

Department: Materials Dist Center

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $31.36 Hourly