Salem Health
Supply Expeditor - Sterile Processing Department
Salem Health, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Location Site:
Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment:
SH Sterile ProcessingPosition Type:
Full TimeStart Time:
7:30Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!Your Role With Us:As a Supply Expeditor for the Sterile Processing Department at Salem Health, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless operations and exceptional patient care. You will be responsible for ordering necessary supplies for the sterile processing department, overseeing purchase orders to ensure timely receipt, addressing discrepancies promptly, and managing backorders to minimize any impact on patient care. Effective communication with clinical staff will be essential as you keep them informed about supply shortages and ensure they have what they need to deliver outstanding care. With a strong attention to detail, you will also participate in inventory management, quality assurance, and fiscal tasks. Join us at Salem Health, where every team member contributes to enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.Key Responsibilities:Inventory Management: Monitor incoming orders and backorders, work with purchasing buyers to confirm orders, and find substitutes for backordered items.Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for SPD staff to relay information on outages, substitutions, and backorders.Recall Coordination: Oversee NRAC recall alerts and ensure timely actions are taken.Supply Handling: Unpack and organize supplies, maintain instrument outdates, and decontaminate items as per standards.Sterilization Preparation: Prepare items for sterilization using correct indicators, labels, and wrapping methods.Sterilizer Operation: Operate sterilizers, run biological tests, interpret charts, and report maintenance issues.Case Cart Preparation: Prepare, scan, and deliver case carts, ensuring all required items are included.Assembly and Handling: Ensure proper assembly and handling of trays, instruments, and drills. Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and safe work environment, address safety hazards, and initiate corrective actions as needed.Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:HS Diploma (or equivalent) required.Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) required within 18 months of moving into this role.Familiarity with inventory control concepts and systems used in ordering and stocking supplies and equipment preferred.Knowledge of computer systems and applications used to perform the duties of the position.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, which provide the ability to interact positively and persuasively with a wide variety of people.Ability to work as a team member and share appropriate responsibilities.Ability to follow instructions required.Video:
Working at Salem HealthSalem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Salem Hospital Main CampusDepartment:
SH Sterile ProcessingPosition Type:
Full TimeStart Time:
7:30Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!Your Role With Us:As a Supply Expeditor for the Sterile Processing Department at Salem Health, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless operations and exceptional patient care. You will be responsible for ordering necessary supplies for the sterile processing department, overseeing purchase orders to ensure timely receipt, addressing discrepancies promptly, and managing backorders to minimize any impact on patient care. Effective communication with clinical staff will be essential as you keep them informed about supply shortages and ensure they have what they need to deliver outstanding care. With a strong attention to detail, you will also participate in inventory management, quality assurance, and fiscal tasks. Join us at Salem Health, where every team member contributes to enhancing patient outcomes and experiences.Key Responsibilities:Inventory Management: Monitor incoming orders and backorders, work with purchasing buyers to confirm orders, and find substitutes for backordered items.Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for SPD staff to relay information on outages, substitutions, and backorders.Recall Coordination: Oversee NRAC recall alerts and ensure timely actions are taken.Supply Handling: Unpack and organize supplies, maintain instrument outdates, and decontaminate items as per standards.Sterilization Preparation: Prepare items for sterilization using correct indicators, labels, and wrapping methods.Sterilizer Operation: Operate sterilizers, run biological tests, interpret charts, and report maintenance issues.Case Cart Preparation: Prepare, scan, and deliver case carts, ensuring all required items are included.Assembly and Handling: Ensure proper assembly and handling of trays, instruments, and drills. Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and safe work environment, address safety hazards, and initiate corrective actions as needed.Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.Relocation assistance available for qualified positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.Background/Expertise:HS Diploma (or equivalent) required.Certification (CRCST or CSPDT) required within 18 months of moving into this role.Familiarity with inventory control concepts and systems used in ordering and stocking supplies and equipment preferred.Knowledge of computer systems and applications used to perform the duties of the position.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, which provide the ability to interact positively and persuasively with a wide variety of people.Ability to work as a team member and share appropriate responsibilities.Ability to follow instructions required.Video:
Working at Salem HealthSalem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org