Join our team as a full-time Central Supply Materials Tech in Carthage, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health Carthage boasts 23 private patient rooms featuring a 24-hour emergency department, designated as a Level IV trauma center with advanced diagnostic technology, a cardiac rehabilitation program, a GI lab, outpatient clinics and a sleep lab.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

• Provides supply management for OR/Specialty area through maintaining, monitoring, adjusting, and supply replenishment of inventory areas, processing requisitions, tracking/expediting of orders, and managing new product requests and conversions
• Assists with the research and implementation of opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce cost. Evaluates and adjusts par levels for cost effective par. Manages expired and obsolete inventory.
• Responsible for conducting regular inventory cycle counts
• Regularly maintains and updates order guides/par areas, organizes store rooms and updates labeling systems to ensure efficient ordering and inventory processes
• Manages procedural area vendors, ensuring they are in compliance with policies, procedures, and appropriate credentials through the VendorMate credentialing system
• Effectively works with corporate for item add/activations, contract issues, and Epic item integrity
• Processes non-stock order requisitions accurately and timely. Follows up as needed; works effectively with purchasing.
• Reviews procedural area schedule for future cases that may require special needs, such as implants, supplies, etc.
• Participates effectively in inventory process, including pre-inventory work, actual inventory, and post-inventory work. Assists management with variance analysis.
• Follows processes and procedures for new item requests and opportunities at facility
• Facilitates and coordinates with peers and clinical staff for product trials and conversions. Drives approved conversions to completion. Updates order guides and ensures clinical staff has completed preference card updates.
• Works with designated procedural staff to ensure supply integrity is available and updated in the Epic EHR system
• Responsible for the coordination or collaboration in the tissue tracking system, as agreed upon by the individual facility, market, or enterprise
• Coordinates repair of equipment with Instrument Technicians, Vendors, and Biomedical representatives, where applicable
• Facilitates the development of materials management strategies on the unit
• Actively participates in meeting and/or exceeding departmental and individual goals
• Oversees recall notifications and takes action when required. Sends information on any affected inventory to procurement to process returns, where applicable.
• Monitors and tracks clinical staff to adhere to materials management policies regarding proper utilization of approved supplies, the inventory system, and the accuracy of products used
• Participates in a variety of department-based and hospital sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies
• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested. Acting as the primary resource and support for the clinical colleagues in procedural/specialty areas.
• Communicates and listens effectively with internal and external customers; effectively understands instructions and shares knowledge. Works as a liaison for procedural area staff, directors/managers, physicians, and vendor reps to facilitate flow of information and follow through of tasks, actively seeking out clarifying information and pursuing communication contacts as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Two (2) years of related experience of which one (1) year must have been in Materials Management or Clinical Area