Purpose of Position:
Distribute/Supply all Medical/Surgical Inventories for end-user consumption as required.
DUTIES:
- Follow schedule in performing inventory counts in designated areas throughout the hospital, to identify stock requirements.
- Use hand held computer to key in supply counts for each scheduled area.
- Download information from hand held to generate picks lists.
- Pick from all required items from the warehouse and deliver to the designated room and shelf locations.
- Unpack all supplies out of boxes and stock shelves for readily available usage for the end-user.
- Maintain stock in the designated supply rooms to ensure a clean, organized and accurate state.
- Aid inventory Control Clerk in defining and revising quotas as when required.
- Assist in the warehouse and other Distribution Aids, including the delivery of all other orders throughout the facility.
- Assist in the restock of the warehouse on designated days.
- Help to maintain crash carts when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Meet the physical demands of the job which includes continuous:
- standing, walking, lifting (of up to 40lbs), climbing using proper step ladder, twisting, pushing & pulling of loaded carts
- Proof of valid driver’s license is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Six- (6) months experience in a supply/replenishment environment using a computerized inventory system.
ABILITY:
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
- Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
- Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies and related Health Center stores products.
- Practical ability to perform key-in activities on a computer terminal and/or handheld system.
- Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date.
For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.
Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.
We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.