Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Looking for Logistics Attendant at Barrie, ON Full Time

JOB SUMMARY & REQUIREMENTS *

The Logistics Attendant is responsible to provide a high degree of service to the Emergency Department staff and physicians as it relates to supplies and equipment. Maintain and replenish appropriate stock levels for all medical surgical supplies. Collaborates with Biomed to review equipment requirements for the Emergency Department, arranges for replacements as required, assists with aiding in the longevity of equipment by ensuring care of equipment, education to staff and placement of equipment in safe locations.

Establishing, maintaining and replenishing appropriate stock levels for all medical surgical supplies and equipment.

Serves as a liaison between ED staff, ED leadership and Biomed as well as stores and logistics.

Providing timely service regarding amendments to inventory levels on ED supply carts and collaborates with Logistics related to stock items and par levels.

Maintenance of supply carts by keeping products orderly and clean, rotation of stock, checking for expired product and collaborating with leadership on adjusting par levels based on ordering patterns with logistics as deemed required.

Transporting of equipment and supplies to zones within the ED to ensure the smooth flow of operations

Providing safe patient care by ensuring equipment is clean and in working condition and located where the staff would need certain product or equipment.

Collaborates with Biomed to ensure good working condition of equipment, helps to educate the staff on care and processing of equipment.

Reports any improperly working equipment to supervisor.

Picks up equipment and supplies for reprocessing.

Picks up equipment identified as for disposal.

Other duties as assigned

Education:
High School Graduate

Experience:
1-2 years of Supplies and/or equipment experience in an Emergency Department or acute care area is preferred

Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in Writing.

Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and customer service skills.

Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment and moveable carts

Physical demands include:
Able to lift, push and pull heavy loads (up to 60 lbs)

Repetitive light and heavy lifting

Extensive walking throughout the shift

Frequent standing throughout the shift

Competencies:
Product knowledge of medical surgical supplies an asset.

Previous experience in an Emergency department or acute care setting is an asset.

Ability to assist with working groups to advance the Emergency Department processes related to patient flow.

Knowledge of lean and quality improvement projects an asset.

Pleasant manner with neat appearance as patient interaction is a part of daily function.

Ability to prioritize workload with varying deliverables.

Ability to work both within a team and independently with minimal supervision.

Adherence to policy and procedures related to health and safety and patient safety

Must maintain confidentiality pertaining to patients and staff.

Ability to work flexible hours which will include weekends and may at times include evenings if required.

Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own it and Care