Materials Technician at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Data Entry, Medical Supply Handling, Case Cart Preparation, Quality Inspection, Sterility Maintenance, Barcode Scanning, Customer Service, Logistics Coordination

Industry

Higher Education

Description

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER JOB INFORMATION Job Code: U4107 Job Title: MATERIALS TECHN Date Last Edited: 3/25/2025 FLSA Status: N ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job Duties Coordinates incoming shipment of supplies between Central Sterile Supply & the Receiving Department. Receives merchandise, confirms delivery receipt for accuracy. Unpack supplies from boxes, outside the sterile supply area, and places supplies on a cart. Discards boxes properly. Restocks Central Sterile Supply with product in correct bin locations and distributes special request supplies. All completed in a timely manner. Prepares case carts properly for supply transportation. Completes case cart Pick List accurately and in a timely manner. Inventories & restocks specialty PAR locations for assigned areas. Utilizes computer printout sheet and/or Handheld High jump to determine, document and collect replenished supply quantities. Assists with data entry related to requisitions/supply orders, etc. All of this in a timely manner. Answers phone requests with the ability to understand the nature of said requests. Can offer alternative products if needed or can assist in locating the unavailable product, and/or substitute from another source. Delivers the requested supply to the O/R as requested. Responsible for the Inspection, documentation and deposition of expired and/or recall products stocked on the shelf daily. Maintains the required log. Maintains the storage area for all supplies in a clean, neat and orderly manner. Responsible for the inspection of compromise of sterility of products and restocking of unused medical supplies returned in "Green Bags" from case carts. Ensure all supply storage locations are identified with a "BARCODE" product label thereby, verification of product also being identified on a PAR. Consistently notifies surgery staff of departmental stock orders & backorder releases. Assures timely, accurate delivery according to established schedule. Informs requisitioner of specialty backorders and expected release date. To requisition, distribute, and maintain inventory of routine and special order surgical supplies. Completes special projects as assigned by Inventory Coordinator, Operations Manager or Materials Director. Participates in quarterly inventory, assuring accurate counts. Keeps work area clean & neat. Boxes & packing materials removed, floor swept. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certifications Valid and active Texas drivers license required Preferred Experience 1 year of hospital experience Licenses and Certifications BCLS helpful Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with peers. Possess near acuity for accurate reading. Must be physically able to lift boxes of supplies and place on shelves and or/carts. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands Bending/Leaning Over Carrying Hearing Lifting Talking Walking Working Conditions In a Vehicle Indoors Office Setting Outdoors Warehouse Setting PACT STATEMENT The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center: P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems. A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner. C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals. T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other. Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the receipt, restocking, and distribution of medical supplies between the Receiving Department and Central Sterile Supply. Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, preparing case carts, and ensuring the sterility and validity of surgical products.