Materials Technician, Per Diem – OR / MPU West Valley Hospital

Under the general direction of the Operating Room Materials Manager, the Materials Technician is responsible for receiving and stocking supplies primarily in the West Valley OR/ MPU and expected to support other areas in Preoperative services. The Materials Technician will utilize identified tracking and electronic ordering systems to fulfill orders and maintain accurate par product, product location, par levels and back orders. The Materials Technician will also be cross trained to support various departmental responsibilities by performing backup tasks, as needed. Under the general supervision of the Operating Room Materials Manager, Material Technician will complete assigned tasks by following Departmental guidelines and Medical Center policies and procedures.

• Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control.
• Provides resources information regarding proper sterilization techniques, product information, equipment operation etc. to fellow staff and other healthcare team members, serving as a resource for people needing direction as required.
• Consistently demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Actively participates in Quality Management and PIE programs.
• Consistently adheres to Materials Management / Receiving and UCLA Policies and procedures.
• Attends all in-services/workshops as requested. Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. Attends and participates in required fire, safety, disaster, body mechanics, etc classes and/or drills.
• Always ensures a safe, clean working environment for self and co-workers. Monitors and reports unsafe acts or conditions and assists with resolutions.
• Consistently maintains good guest relations interdepartmentally, intra-departmentally, using English language in both written and verbal format. Demonstrates good telephone etiquette. Is sensitive to co-workers, patients, and family members, in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Maintains a positive attitude and behavior: efficient with time utilization/productive, strives to be a team member, prompt attitude, adapts to change in workload, adapts to variable rotating shifts, conducts personal business on break or lunch time.
• Always responds to the needs of all areas. If unable to meet the needs, keeps the area informed and offers alternatives

• Will actively assist in meeting the needs of the department

• Strives to improve practice and service to internal and external customers

• Ability to push, pull up to 100 pounds and lift up to 50 pounds.- Frequently

• Personal Computer-constant, Supply Dollies, Heavy duty transport carts