Equipment Specialist - FT - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Performs duties in computerized order entry, distribution of supplies, equipment, and maintains good inventory management processes; meets supply needs with prompt delivery and assures the accuracy of issues. Additionally ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management storeroom and in unit supply rooms (PAR locations), prepares, and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
Job description
Job Summary
Performs duties in computerized order entry, distribution of supplies, equipment, and maintains good inventory management processes; meets supply needs with prompt delivery and assures the accuracy of issues. Additionally ensures accuracy of the inventory within the Materials Management storeroom and in unit supply rooms (PAR locations), prepares, and assists in cycle count verifications and annual inventory.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Responsible for the proper storage of supplies for stock. Adheres to any special handling instructions. Ensures locations and quantity on hand are correct. Keeps work area clean and orderly.
- Executes the distribution and retrieval of medical supplies and equipment to the Health System and ensures proper handling and cleaning of carts and equipment items.
- Provides customer service support to the department by assisting customers, answering phones and processing requests.
- Monitors the inventory, replenishes and distributes code/crash and isolation carts. Inventories and routinely tracks equipment, documenting in the appropriate unit logbooks.
- Demonstrates dignity and respect for patient and family knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural background in the planning and delivery of care. May assist with the transport of specimens and other items as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Requirements
- High School Diploma General
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent time management skills
- Proactive
- Solid organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Email experience preferred
- Good math skills preferred
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.