What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Specialist Senior- Full Time/ Evenings position at Geisinger?
- Supports the care delivery process by coordinating Logistics Services staff to ensure all assigned daily duties are being completed.
- Daily duties may include any non-clinical activity required to support the delivery of care.
- Ensures the proper management of the resources for an assigned clinical area, including procurement, transport, storage, preparation, cleaning, and maintenance assistance.
- Resources may include any supplies, non-controlled medication, linen, equipment, or other materials required for patient care or for other required activities.
- Maintains a current understanding of the supplies, equipment, services, other resources, and operations provided by the Support Services departments.
- Assures timely and effective response to department and clinical unit requests and requirements.
- Monitors and responds to activity and issues.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining performance metrics which accurately indicate the performance of staff and utilization of resources for assigned work areas.
- Develops new metrics as appropriate or requested by leadership.
- Proposes improvements in efficiency of staff duties and job processes and actively works to implement the improvements.
- Utilizes metrics to drive and evaluate improvement projects.
- Solicits and encourages staff suggestions for improvements.
- Works to promote a team environment and open communication within the work area.
- Acts as a mentor for employees.
- Participates on interdepartmental teams as needed.
- Builds a sense of employee pride, promotes good morals, and creates an environment of participation.
- Ensures all assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Provides for a safe environment by taking corrective measures to maintain a neat and orderly work environment in optimal functioning order.
- OSHA, Department of Health, and Joint Commission regulations must be followed.
- Maintains a good understanding of all utilized technology, including both hardware and software.
- Maintains a knowledge of required information systems.
- May act as a trainer for the staff.
- Provides direct supervision to assigned personnel.
- Assists with maintaining proper documentation, including policies and procedures, and staff training manuals.
- Assists with staff adherence of all applicable policies and regulations.
- Assists with the creation of the weekly work schedule.
- Schedules breaks and lunches daily for all managed staff.
- Rotates staff and alters schedules as required to fill vacancies due to call-offs, or other unplanned absences.
- Alters normal routines and schedules to respond to emergency conditions as they occur.
- Assists leadership with the budget process as required.
- Completes annual employee evaluations as well as goal setting for responsible employees.
- Assists employees with goal completion by providing encouragement and support.
- Assists with disaster response coordination and planning.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.