Supply Technician
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
Performs a variety of duties across functions as a specialist in receiving, warehousing, distribution, delivery, and the supply (for example, medical products, linen, mail) replenishment process. Ensures efficiency of all supply locations through replenishing, monitoring supply levels, and/or organizing work areas.
Job description
Summary
Performs a variety of duties across functions as a specialist in receiving, warehousing, distribution, delivery, and the supply (for example, medical products, linen, mail) replenishment process. Ensures efficiency of all supply locations through replenishing, monitoring supply levels, and/or organizing work areas.
Job Duties
- Determines the amount of supply needed for each bin in a clean supply room and ensures that there is enough product to last until the next replenishment cycle. Uses handheld scanner to enter the amount of product to be picked.
- Picks supplies scanned from warehouse/storeroom, while verifying each item by product number, unit of measure, manufacturer number, warehouse location, and quantity to be picked. De-cases supplies, as necessary, and places in baskets and/or on mobile carts for delivery.
- Delivers supplies to the appropriate location, which includes verifying the supply quantity and description, checking expiration dates, and placing supplies in the correct bins/locations.
- Straightens supply room, rotates stock, brings back any items that need to be returned for credit and notes any issues or concerns for follow up.
- Receives Fedex/UPS packages (both physically and in the enterprise resource planning system) and items shipped to the network. Performs outgoing shipping function. Investigates missing or delayed packages.
- Performs cart and intubation tray replenishment and assembly.
- Packs, orders, delivers, monitors, collects, and returns clean and soiled linen (including scrubs and slings) to end users.
- Performs mail runs (including pick-up and delivery) on schedule and in a timely manner.
- Participates in the preparation for, and completion of, physical inventory.
- Operates material handling equipment (such as pallet truck/jack) to properly put supplies on shelves and moves/delivers supplies.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Demonstrates basic computer/PC navigation skills, warehousing devices and equipment, hardware, and software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical School Diploma or Associate's Degree
- Familiar with medical supplies, consumables, and equipment and can obtain a basic understanding of their use.
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Demonstrates basic computer/PC navigation skills, warehousing devices and equipment, hardware, and software
- Lift over 50 lbs
- Push/pull up to 140 lbs
- Carry 80 lbs. short distances
- Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.