Supply Chain Technician Specialty

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LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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• Maintains and manages multi-million dollar expenditures of supplies devices equipment (including implants bone tissue and other physician preference requested items needed) by ordering purchasing unpacking and stocking/tracking medical supplies. Frequent collaboration with department/division to determine appropriate substitutes as needed.
• Reviews scheduled surgical/clinical procedures in EPIC Scheduling module to determine the availability of necessary equipment/supplies. Huddles with nursing management to review surgical cases and interventional procedures to ensure physician requests are secured forcase start time.
• Acts as a liaison between supply chain value analysis vendor service representatives A/P Risk Management Corporate Compliance and Revenue Cycle.
• Utilizes Lawson and EPIC Information systems extensively.. Maintains accurate information for implant lot numbers within the enterprise resource planning system and uses available mobile technology to its fullest potential.
• Monitors/maintains inventory levels daily in multiple stocking locations. Monitors moves and removes expired products or products near expiration.
• Monitors multi-million dollar consignment inventory including all related files and documentation.
• Monitors and manages product recall alerts.; ensures chain of custody for all tissue and mesh products as per JCAHO requirements.
• Performs analysis of supplies and equipment utilization for the purpose of standardization and cost effectiveness. Participates in standardization and/or cost reduction initiatives.
• Participates in annual physical inventory preparation and execution.
• Provides necessary documentation for department leadership to modify and update Physician Preference Cards which drive the accuracy of case start time and zero defects environment
• Responsible for all surgical and interventional equipment repairs. Special Procedures Supply Coordinator ensures that high priority repairs are expedited via oversight services and that loaner products are available until repairs are back in service.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years Supply chain materials management procurement inventory control or healthcare managing significant dollar value and complex inventories.
• Demonstrates knowledge of PCs other related devices and software.

• Associates Degree or
• Bachelors Degree
• CMRP - Certified Materials & Resource Professional - American Hospital Association

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