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Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is Hiring a Supervisor Near Boston, MA
General SummaryUnder the guidance of the Inventory Operations Manager, this position is responsible or the shift operations regarding control, flow, purchasing, receiving, distribution, case cart operations, and accuracy of the inventory and non-inventory items for OR, Anesthesia, Cardiac Perfusion, OR Specialty Items, Implants, Tissue, and Central Processing.This includes distribution of all Anesthesia supplies on a per surgical case basis. Duties/Responsibilities Inventory Operations
Oversees the daily stocking of all areas and ensures productivity and accuracy throughout assigned shift.
Monitors daily orders from the loading dock and utilizes quality controls
Creates monthly time schedule, daily assignments and assist with evaluations
Performs routine date expiration checking
Performs annual audit on all inventory in assigned areas
Assists with maintenance of item location spreadsheets, stock sheets, etc.
Collaborates with Billing to ensure all implants are billed appropriately
Aligns staffing practices and role assignments to meet expected volume; responds to changes as needed.
Routinely rounds in all clinical operations areas to evaluate workload and productivity levels; adjust labor allocation as required. Reviews weekly shift productivity standards against established benchmarks,
Ensures the physical environment of assigned area is maintained and meets Joint Commission, CMS, and OSHA regulations.
Initiates and escalates environmental or equipment repairs as needed.
Oversees and assures daily quality assurance monitoring systems (i.e., temperature/humidity monitoring) and environmental and equipment testing. Responds to atypical results and oversees remediation plans (i.e., load recall).
Leverages available analytical data to drive process improvement initiatives and staff compliance with tracking system utilization; participates in developing new and innovative reporting metrics.
Attends and participates in hospital committee meetings as needed (i.e. Products Committee and Safety Committee).
Exercises impeccable judgment in identifying, assessing, and respond to urgent/emergent quality and patient safety issues, escalates to senior leadership as appropriate
Customer Service Support
Regularly interfaces with customers; understands the daily production demands, communicates needs to Supervisors, and confirms needs are met.
Responds to acute issues related to materials issues. Supports the effective response and escalates critical events as necessary to the Manager for intervention and/or awareness.
Case Pick
Oversees the collection of sterile supplies in specific quantities as specified by the patient-specific Preference Card, inspecting each product for expiration and package integrity.
Monitors the collection sterile instrument sets and peel packs in specific quantities as specified by the patient-specific Preference Card, inspecting each product for indications of appropriate sterilization and package integrity including wrap and sterilization tape integrity, and presence of external locks.
Ensures appropriate case carts are selected that are appropriate for the amount of sterile product needed and ensures the Case Cart is clean and free of soil and debris.
Using SPM, verifies that the Case Carts are assigned surgical cases. Scans all instruments and supplies to the Case Cart.
Scans the Case Cart to appropriate Operating Room and/or storage locations.
Personnel Management
Assists with developing new staff throughout orientation process
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels for problem-solving, escalating concerns through department leadership structure to ensure results are achieved.
Demonstrate flexibility in response to change.
Effectively prioritizes workload; appropriately delegates and supervises; recognizes employee accomplishments and celebrates successes.
Promotes and supports a collaborative approach to departmental functions, coordinates efforts and activities to achieve the best outcome
Performs all other duties as needed.
Working Conditions
Involves large amounts of time walking and standing.
Involves large amount of time spent breaking down pallets and moving contents on rolling carts.
Exposure to the Operating Room environment is a requirement.
A strict dress code and professional appearing including wearing surgical scrubs is required.
Must be able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs. stoop, bend, pull, and place and retrieve material.
High School Diploma/GED
3-year experience in OR/Sterile Processing/Materials environment Required
Prior leadership experience preferred
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Must have basic computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar programs.
Ability to prioritize and adapt to unforeseen circumstances
Problem Solving Skills
Primary LocationMA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus Work LocationsBWH Boston Main Campus JobProfessional/Managerial OrganizationBrigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) ScheduleFull-time Standard Hours40 ShiftEvening Job Posted Shift DescriptionEvenings Employee StatusRegular Recruiting DepartmentBWH OR Job PostingJul 1, 2024