JOB SUMMARYSupplyTechisresponsible forpulling and delivering supplies to clean utilities and patient rooms on a schedule as assigned. Most supply areas use atwo binKanban system toensuresupplies are ordered and stored where they are used.Theyareresponsible forensuring thestorageareasareneat, tidy,stockedand fully functioning. They work withand support Blue Bin stage operationsteamin the warehouseand supportstriderteammoving supplies to specific locations.

These roles support supply chain standard work processes #3000, #3001 and #3002

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY 

Reports to:Supply Chain Supervisor

Supervises: none

Key WorkingRelationships:SupplyTechsClinicians, and Departmentleadership leads

Primary Customer Groups: Internal/ External service customers and hospital staff.

Age/Population of Patients Served:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

Countspullsand fillslinen requisitions using proper technology and process 

Completesand followKanbanstandard workforoperating procedures #3000Replenishing Blue bintechnology, #3001Bluebin Stage operation,and #3002The art of fillingBluebins

Followstheempty Blue Bin returns processby pulling away all returns to original locations.

Demonstratesan understanding of how stage operation works and the Supply Tech1role in that operation.

Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation in providing services to direct/indirect customers

Keeps Supervisor and team leads informed of pertinent information related to job duties andthe completion of scheduled work, pulling theandonwhen assistance isrequired

Fostersanenvironment of PDCA in their daily work activities. Support of PEX activities and lean training

Meets productivity /work standards whiledemonstratingcompetency in job skills andknowledge by completing scheduled work in allottedtimeframe

Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.

Provides competent patient care to the aboveindicatedpatient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, makingappropriate decisionsbased ondemonstratedknowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth anddevelopment, andparticipates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.

Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne– North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization’s Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.

Supports and abides by all medicalcenter, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactivelyidentifiessafety concerns surrounding the work environment. 

Performs other responsibilities as requestedby supervisor,manageror department head.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 

Assistwith answering phone for customer requests

Assistwith other distribution related task, such as making deliveries

Assistdelivery drivers with preparing carts and loading and unloading trucks

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education [formal]:High School diploma or certificate preferred 

Experience:  

Nonerequired

Special Skills and Competencies: 

Must be dependable and able to work flexible hours

Must be able to plan and organize work duties and be alert to safety hazards.

Must be able to work with team toaccomplishgoals

Requires flexibility,weekendand holiday shifts.

Completes the following mandatory courses(check all that apply). N/A

Motor Vehicle:  

Will need tooperate_x____ Mercy Vehicle _____ Personal Vehicle _____ N/A

Frequency of operation:  ______daily ______ weekly _x____ monthly ______quarterly   

MACHINES,TOOLSAND EQUIPMENT 

(Listmachines, tools and equipment that serve a major function of the job, use group titles of equipment,identifyunique or specialized equipment.)