Job Description:

I. PURPOSE OF JOB :

Responsible for day to day management of supplies, equipment, and inventory

supplies. Responsible for purchasing, consignments, vendor needs,

evaluation tracking, cost analysis and comparisons of all supplies and equipment

Help with coordination of in-services from vendors on new supplies.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Responsible for all supply and equipment inventory.

2. Assist Lead inventory coordinator with any purchases and consignments management

3. Work with vendors, physicians, Cath/EP/Vascular staff, Material management and Biomed.

4. Involvement in cost savings strategies

5. Serves as a resource for Cath/EP/Vascular staff and physicians on equipment and supplies.

III. JOB CRITERIA AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

1. Responsible for all supply and equipment inventory.

a. Development/ implementation of an inventory system to include review of

inventory/removal of obsolete equipment.

b. Twenty four hour responsibility for equipment and adequate supplies.

c. Proficient in computer skills.

d. Assists Lead inventory coordinator with Networking with other hospitals to resolve operational issues for Cath/EP/Vascular supplies

e. Maintains Contrast Logs in accordance with JCAHO standards.

f. Works with Lead Inventory Coordinator directly

h. Maintain accurate records on product used in Cath/EP/Vasc. Lab for review at CRT

meeting and monthly evaluations of physician use and trends.

i. Assist data collection for CRT committee and distribution of data to committee.

j. Assist with distribution of interventionalist on call schedule within Doylestown

Hospital and surrounding hospitals

2. Coordination and evaluation of purchases and consignments.

a. Maintain the system of requests for equipment and supplies by physician,

repair maintenance, evaluating of equipment / instruments/ supplies.

b. Maintain accurate records of consigned product on shelves

3. Collaboration with vendors, physicians, Cath/EP/Vasc. staff, Material management and Biomed.

a. Collaborate and facilitate activities with Material Management, MIS, Biomed

and physicians.

b. Provides expertise and coordination for physicians with unique supply and

Equipment requests.

4. Involvement in cost benefits analysis.

a. Establish a consciousness regarding fiscal boundaries for equipment, supplies, and patient charges.

b. Research of cost/benefits for capital equipment, instrument, and supplies.

5. Serves as a resource, internal consultant and trainer for associates.

a. Resource to OR staff and physicians on equipment and supplies.

b. Schedule inservices on new equipment.

6. Collaborates with Sterile Processing to facilitate ordering of instruments.

a. Actively communicate with the sterile processing department regarding instrumentation

and autoclave issues.

Job Qualifications:
VI. QUALIFICATIONS :

A. Education:

High school required; Associate degree encouraged

B. Prior Experience:

Knowledge of Cath/EP Lab procedures

Inventory of supplies

OR instrument/equipment knowledge

Sales/ Contract negotiations

C. Other Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Financial Budgeting

Knowledge of computer functionality

D. Competencies:

Infection control

Fire Safety

RAHE

VI. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

• Supervised by: Lead Inventory Coordinator along with Cath/EP/Vascular Director/Manager

• Positions Supervised: none