Surgical Inventory Specialist

Surgical Inventory Specialist Department: Surgical Services AdminHours: per diemPosition SummaryResponsible for ongoing maintenance of the surgical case cart inventory supplies for multiple departments. Acts as key resource to Surgical inventory Analyst and coordinates tasks of Surgical inventory assistant. Teamwork and good communication skills are critical for good outcomes  

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesInventory supplies on shelves and in multiples storage areasMaintain order sheetsManage par levelsReview inventory forecast report Order supplies for LDRPDaily Ordering of disposable suppliesOrder new and replacement instrumentsScope, specialty instruments and equipment Repairs - contact vendor and coordinate return to vendor for repairResolve back order issuesMaintains expire logCoordinates with Inventory Analyst on low or no usage suppliesAttends monthly Surgical Value Analysis, monthly Operational Value Analysis, weekly Inventory meeting, daily meeting with Surgical Inventory Analyst and daily CSS huddleCoordinate logistics for new itemsPoint person for recalls of product stored in CSSManage defective devices - contacts rep and follow up Maintain specialty inventory/ordersCoordinates daily tasks for Surgical Inventory AssistantResolves last minute stock outsAll other job related duties as assigned 

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalentGood manual dexterityAbility to read and write EnglishAbility to lift in excess of 25-50 lbsPrevious inventory experience .Ability to work in a team environmentGood communication skillsPreferred Skills: Previous hospital inventory experienceComputer skills, Google Lawson,Surginet, CernerAbility to stay organized and to be self sufficient on a daily basis Ability to use inventory skills to optimize on hand quantities of supplies About Middlesex HealthThe Smarter Choice for your Career!Come join one of Connecticut’s Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available. All of our nurses at Middlesex have access to professional development opportunities, the ability to participate in a clinical ladder, and shared governance while working to provide the safest, highest-quality care to our patients.