Job Description

Requisition ID: 359336Position Number: 20007719Posting End Date: May 30, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Health Sciences CentreDepartment / Unit: Medical Device Reprocessing 3 - HSCJob Stream: Clinical SupportUnion: CUPEAnticipated Start Date: 06/07/2024FTE: 0.80Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 8.25Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary: $21.293, $21.931, $22.589, $23.266, $23.965, $24.685Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewReporting to the Manager, Medical Device Reprocessing/ Business Processes, the incumbent: * Establishes and adjusts quotas of medical and surgical supplies, instrumentation and drugs required for ward and Operating Room [OR] trays.

• Maintains inventories of medical and surgical supplies (Respiratory Processing, Medical Device Reprocessing - O.R. and Medical Device Reprocessing supplies) against pre-established quotas, adjusts the orders to reflect varying demands of operating rooms and wards including the receiving and topping up of inventory supplies in the Medical Device Reprocessing Distribution centre.
• Places stock and non-stock orders on computer to replenish inventories.
• Prepares information for specialty supplies that are ordered annually and bi-annually including, quantities required for the year, pricing from three companies and ordering the supplies.
• Supports departmental variance analysis by analyzing expense code expenditures.

Experience

• Two years inventory control and supply acquisition experience in a related healthcare setting, preferably an operating room required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Courses in inventory management and medical terminology preferred.
• Special Training:

• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required.
• Minimum keyboarding speed of 40 wpm required.
• Successful completion of a recognized Sterile Processing Technician program an asset.
• Knowledge of OR supplies an asset.
• Must complete recognized WHMIS training and participate in relevant seminars and on the job training.

Certification/Licensure/RegistrationNot ApplicableQualifications and Skills

• An ability to understand and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving skills essential.
• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires extensive lifting, bending, squatting and climbing when transferring stock from one area to another and from floor to shelving.
• Periods of computer work.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority