Materials Management/OR Specialist

Overview:

Garnet Health (formerly Greater Hudson Valley Health System,) is a New York State, not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles north of New York City. Garnet Health is comprised of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation - Catskills. Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care.

Providing healthcare to nearly 450,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Garnet Health was designed to improve the quality, stability and efficiency of healthcare services in the mid-Hudson and Catskill region. Services provided by more than 3,300 employed professionals and over 850 medical staff members, makes Garnet Health one of the largest healthcare providers in the tri-county area. The System’s three hospital campuses (Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills (Harris and Callicoon, NY) and Garnet Health Medical Center (Middletown, NY) plus several outpatient facilities, offer a broad spectrum of care including:

• 601 licensed inpatient beds
• Emergency medicine
• Surgical services
• Ambulatory surgery services
• Skilled nursing unit
• Cardiology services including emergency and elective angioplasty
• Oncology services from diagnosis to treatment
• Orthopedic services including joint replacements
• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• Birthing centers
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Outpatient diagnostic imaging
• Geriatric assessment
• Primary, Specialty, and Urgent care practices
• Adult day care
• Mental health and chemical dependency programs
• Diabetes program
• Wound care
• Sleep Center Services
• Outpatient infusion services
• Rehabilitation services including: physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Hospitalist services
• Rape intervention and support services
• Community screenings and support groups

Responsibilities: The Surgical Materials Specialist is responsible for keying, and promptly putting away all supplies within the OR, reviewing inventory levels, picking scheduled surgical cases, as well as emergency supply requests. They require a detailed understanding of the ordering process, inventory management, surgical supply acquisition expertise, independent judgment and discretion in decision-making and problem solving.Qualifications: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred
Minimum Experience: 1-3 years’ experience with hospital inventory control, including computerized Supply Chain Information systems, preferred. Surgical supply related experience is preferred.
Required Certification/Registration: None.
Physical Requirements: Work is primarily walking, standing, twisting (trunk) * Twisting (neck) * Bending (waist) * Flexing/extending (neck) * Gripping/grasping * Fine manipulation/pinching * Reaching below shoulder level * Reaching above shoulder level. Lift up to 25 pounds. Push/pull up to 25 pounds. Carry up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works inside surgical suite facilities. Interacts with operating room staff and physicians. Works closely with Supply Chain Department.