Distribution Technician

We are a small community hospital where your voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working with staff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement and patient care.

What we offer:

• Generous Vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year!
• Sick Time on an accrual basis
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options
• Tuition Reimbursement- eligible after 3 months of employment!
• Free Parking at all work sites: MMH- Employee Parking garage and parking lot, RGH- Parking lot
• Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers)
• Career Growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies procedures and guidelines performs activities associated with the delivery of supply and distribution services and assist in resolution of routine problems and process and improvements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain a driving record free of any violations and pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter in order to participate in the Fleet Vehicle Program as outlined in the Eastern Connecticut Health Network’s Environment of Care Safety Policies and Procedures #110.

EXPERIENCE:

• 12 months or more experience in an inventory management setting, warehouse, stock department, requisition ordering, or receiving supplies environment in order to gain a working knowledge of operation and procedures. 

COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to obtain needed certification(s) from manufacturers and from technology accrediting organizations is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and clearly with co-workers in the English language.
• A basic level of skill in the use of Microsoft Windows-based WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK software programs.  Ability to learn and utilize department specific software.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision from management to complete all tasks with accuracy and in a timely fashion.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position.  These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.  Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities to this position.

1. Deliver supplies to patient care areas in an efficient, accurate and punctual manner.

2. Maintain adequate supply levels in all patient care areas and in designated areas handling supplies to ensure sterility and proper infection control.

3. Clean and maintain supply closets and shelving in a neat and orderly fashion in order for staff to easily find needed supplies.

4. Control inventory by cycle counts, monitoring usage in all inventory areas and report any fluctuations to the Nurse Manager and Distribution Manager for evaluation.

5. Order supplies using the handheld computer. Download inventories, upload and process orders using the current inventory system to maintain adequate par levels of supplies on carts, floors and inventories.

6. Pick up and deliver STAT lab items ordered by the care thread system.

7. Check, receive and distribute incoming supplies and stock in accordance with policies and procedures. Prepare and deliver stock verifying each item number, description quantities and delivery locations.

8. Deliver stock to proper locations and obtain signatures from the destination department. Maintain packing slips with signed copies of receiving papers.

9. Respond to calls for service and resolve routine problems encountered by departments. Refer unusual or complex problems to the Distribution Manager for resolution.

10. Sort mail into proper slots and send outgoing mail to the proper destination. Deliver all mail to the proper department and pick up outgoing mail to be sorted. Deliver interoffice mail to proper departments.

11. Inventory, order and deliver all medical gas to maintain the appropriate PAR level for each department.

12. Periodically inspect inventory stock for expired items and integrity of the supply packaging.

13. Make recommendations to improve processes, minimize waste and improve inventory control.

14. Other duties as assigned. Work as directed