What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Technician- PRN/ Variable Shift- Kalamazoo position at 20 Bronson Methodist Hospital?
CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Materials Technician- PRN/ Variable Shift- Kalamazoo The Materials Technician I provides a comprehensive array of supply chain services throughout the organization. Primary responsibilities include supply and linen inventory and replenishment, receiving and distribution, equipment management, and mail center duties. All team members are expected to consistently deliver the highest level of service to all customers; demonstrate a willingness and desire to work as part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive work environment; work independently and manage time effectively; follow standards and pay attention to detail. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year related experience and/or training required. Dependent on job responsibilities, a valid Michigan driver’s license and insurability through Bronson’s carrier may be required. Basic knowledge of PAR inventory and replenishment. Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and provide outstanding customer service. Possess sound math, counting, and analytical skills and have the ability to move quickly throughout the hospital on stat calls. Demonstrate accountability, initiative, and urgency. Ability to organize, multi-task, and prioritize. Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with customers and team members via telephone and face to face in a manner that is reflective of our mission, values, and customer service standards. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work as a team member in a variety of situations. Effectively use technology and the Materials Management Information Systems. Maintain supplies and linen by way of accurate PAR level inventory counts. Accountable for controlling utilization of materials and monitoring PAR levels. Accurately verify, retrieve, and/or distribute supplies, materials, and equipment to corresponding departments, including off-site locations as required. Organize and monitor supplies for expiration dates and package integrity to ensure sterilization is not compromised. Knowledge of healthcare products and their basic use. Work which rarely produces a high level of mental/visual fatigue, i.e., less than 20 percent of the work time. Maintain a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards. Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilize safe work practices and use personal protective equipment when necessary. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects. Other related duties as assigned. Shift Variable Time Type Part time Scheduled Weekly Hours 10 Cost Center 1640 Materials Management/Central Distributio (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. 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Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. What’s more, our state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes give us the tools we need to deliver the right care, at the right time. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.