Supply Distribution Technician

Introduction

by Employment Services Team

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Inventories nursing units; determines amounts needed to bring unit supply to established par level; may recommend changes to par level based on usage patterns.
• Selects items to re-supply nursing units; delivers needed items on a regular basis as well as an emergency basis.
• Receives supply requests from outlying patient care areas; fills orders and delivers or arranges for delivery.
• Receives and records incoming supplies; labels supplies with patient charge tags; stocks supplies in central supply.
• Wrap and autoclave supply items for storage.
• May assist in the inventory control process, including the maintenance and rotation of inventory.
• May enter data into computer and maintain inventory database of ESI or other inventory system.

KNOWLEDGE

Equipment, instrumentation and supplies common to an acute care hospital; knowledge of inventory control concepts and applications; knowledge of supply storage standards and practices.

ABILITY

Receive, store and distribute medical supplies and equipment according to established standards and procedures; deal tactfully with staff and other hospital departments; maintain excellent customer service.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires ability to stand and work for prolonged periods of time; ability to bend, stoop, and reach overhead; manual dexterity sufficient to gather, stock and distribute inventory; vision sufficient to distinguish between various instruments and supplies; employees may be required to push distribution carts weighing up to 100 pounds and to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.