Delivers and picks up materials throughout the institution and between off-site locations and the Medical Center. Sets up equipment where appropriate. Performs inventory of medical supplies. Participates in continuous improvement activities. All responsibilities may not be assigned to each individual under this job description.

1. Delivers and picks up linen, medical supplies, laboratory specimens, mail, finance designated items, pharmaceuticals, durable medical equipment, and other items throughout the institution and between off-site locations and the Medical Center.
2. Moves materials within the Medical Center complex both on scheduled rounds and upon request.
3. Transports items between off-site locations and the Medical Center.
4. Performs special runs to transport supplies and/or equipment on an urgent basis.
5. Collects soiled linen or loaded waste carts from designated pick-up areas and move to appropriate disposition area. Returns clean empty carts to pick-up areas.
6. When handling soiled linen or used equipment perform works under JCAHO and OSHA guidelines and utilizes universal precautions.
7. Performs appropriate preoperative maintenance checks on any assigned hospital vehicle. Ensures that required service or emergency service is referred.
8. Provides occasional coverage of dispatch by performing duties which include answering the telephone and generating pick tickets for requested supplies and deliveries.
9. Performs inventory of medical supplies:
10. Maintains storeroom inventory by performing cycle counts on assigned items, putting stock away in the correct location and rotating stock.
11. Requisitions orders for inventory items including medical supplies, forms and tanks.
12. Restocks code carts and airway boxes.
13. Maintains storeroom and receiving security.
14. Maintains, delivers and sets up durable medical equipment, including beds and bed related equipment, orthopedic equipment, pumps and other equipment.
15. Maintains manual and/or electronic records of equipment usage and location in compliance with the Safe Device Act of 1990 and JCAHO standards, for tracking, billing, utilization and maintenance purposes.
16. Maintains organization of rental beds and equipment. Assumes responsibility for efficient usage and availability of rental equipment.
17. Coordinates the replacement/repair of broken equipment. Works collaboratively with Engineering and Bio-Medical Engineering staff to locate equipment for preventative maintenance and recalls.
18. Requests maintenance on medical capital equipment within the department.
19. Requisition materials for use with the equipment, including restocking of traction cart.
20. Maintains all bed park areas and deliver items as needed. Delivers and stores beds in the space provided.
21. Makes rounds, as scheduled or directed, to locate equipment no longer in service and returns it for required processing.
22. Performs audit checks on all department emergency equipment.
23. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• High school graduate preferred.
• Good communication skills desired.
• Previous hospital work or mechanical experience preferred.
• The ability to prioritize and work with constant interruptions required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy loads up and down stairs and push/pull heavy carts in accordance with D-H safety and ergonomic guidelines.
• May require walking 15 miles and the ability to stand all during shift.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.