Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Materials Technician - 1st Shift /PRN Lab Support-Kalamazoo

Inventory Control & Cycle CountingUpdated on Nov 10

Part-timeKalamazoo, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year of related experience and/or training are required.
Depending on job responsibilities, a valid Michigan driver's license and insurability through Bronson's carrier may be required.
Basic knowledge of PAR inventory and replenishment is required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide outstanding customer service is required.
Sound math, counting, and analytical skills, and the ability to move quickly throughout the hospital on stat calls, are required.
Ability to organize, multitask, and prioritize is required.
Positive interpersonal skills with customers and team members by telephone and face to face, consistent with the organization's mission, values, and customer service standards, are required.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work as a team member in varied situations is required.
Ability to effectively use technology and Materials Management Information Systems is required.
Knowledge of healthcare products and their basic use is required.
Ability to maintain a safe workplace by keeping the work area free of hazards and correcting or properly reporting hazards is required.
Ability to use correct body positioning, proper body mechanics, safe work practices, and personal protective equipment when necessary is required.
Ability to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds, and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or expend equivalent effort pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling materials, equipment, and other objects, is required.

Responsibilities

Provide supply chain services throughout the organization, including supply and linen inventory and replenishment, receiving and distribution, equipment management, and mail center duties.
Maintain supplies and linen through accurate PAR-level inventory counts.
Control utilization of materials and monitor PAR levels.
Accurately verify, retrieve, and/or distribute supplies, materials, and equipment to corresponding departments, including off-site locations as required.
Organize and monitor supplies for expiration dates and package integrity to ensure sterilization is not compromised.
Maintain a safe workplace by keeping the work area free of hazards and correcting or properly reporting safety hazards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Location

Kalamazoo-400 John St. - Lab Building

Title

Materials Technician - 1st Shift /PRN Lab Support- Kalamazoo

The Materials Technician I provides a comprehensive array of supply chain services throughout the organization. Primary responsibilities include supply and linen inventory and replenishment, receiving and distribution, equipment management, and mail center duties. All team members are expected to consistently deliver the highest level of service to all customers; demonstrate a willingness and desire to work as part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive work environment; work independently and manage time effectively; follow standards and pay attention to detail.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year related experience and/or training required.
Dependent on job responsibilities, a valid Michigan driver’s license and insurability through Bronson’s carrier may be required.
Basic knowledge of PAR inventory and replenishment.
Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide outstanding customer service.
Possess sound math, counting, and analytical skills and have the ability to move quickly throughout the hospital on stat calls.
Demonstrate accountability, initiative, and urgency.
Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize.
Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with customers and team members via telephone and face to face in a manner that is reflective of our mission, values, and customer service standards.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work as a team member in a variety of situations.
Effectively use technology and the Materials Management Information Systems.
Maintain supplies and linen by way of accurate PAR level inventory counts.
Accountable for controlling utilization of materials and monitoring PAR levels.
Accurately verify, retrieve, and/or distribute supplies, materials, and equipment to corresponding departments, including off-site locations as required.
Organize and monitor supplies for expiration dates and package integrity to ensure sterilization is not compromised.
Knowledge of healthcare products and their basic use.
Work which rarely produces a high level of mental/visual fatigue, i.e., less than 20 percent of the work time.
Maintain a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards.
Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilize safe work practices and use personal protective equipment when necessary.
Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
Other related duties as assigned.

Shift

First Shift

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Cost Center

3306 Lab Support Services (BMH)

Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.

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About the Company

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Southwest Michigan health system

Bronson Methodist Hospital is a nonprofit health system serving southwest Michigan. The system provides hospital, primary, specialty, emergency, outpatient, rehabilitation, and community health services through regional care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, referring providers, and communities throughout southwest Michigan. Its operating model centers on coordinated hospitals and practices supported by clinical programs, technology, facilities, supply chain, and administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, rehabilitation, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.

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