involves managing medical tools and equipment by receiving, inspecting, and storing supplies, preparing, cleaning, and sterilizing instruments, and distributing them to healthcare departments like hospitals and clinics. They maintain detailed records, ensure equipment is in working order, and often act as a liaison with other departments and vendors, playing a crucial role in maintaining a well-equipped and safe patient care environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Ordering, receiving, and inspecting incoming medical supplies and equipment.
- Storing supplies in designated locations, tracking stock levels, and updating inventory systems.
- Cleaning, preparing, and sterilizing medical instruments and equipment for patient use.
- Delivering necessary supplies and equipment to various departments and units within a medical facility.
- Maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance schedules, and sterilization processes.
- Performing routine maintenance, tracking preventive maintenance schedules, and sometimes troubleshooting equipment.
- Communicating and coordinating with other departments, such as central sterile supply, and external vendors.
- Adhering to regulatory standards and protocols for supply processing, sterilization, and equipment handling.
- Assisting with training staff on the proper use and handling of medical equipment.
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: 12-hour shifts (Days or Nights, rotating weekends)