This is a permanent part time .4 position with a Friday/Saturday 2300-0700 line.

Position Summary:

• The Logistics Attendant is responsible to provide a high degree of service to all internal departments and patients throughout the hospital.
• Maintain and replenish appropriate stock levels for all medical surgical supplies.
• Responsible for scanning, unpacking and putting away supplies.
• Deliver equipment and non-stock items to end users in a timely and efficient fashion.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of patients via a wheelchair, stretcher or bed which may include patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, and other equipment.
• May occasionally be responsible for inspecting and preparing documentation of products being received/shipped as well as provide back up for the receiver function.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Graduate
• Additional courses in Inventory Control, Logistics or Supply Chain Management would be considered an asset.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of logistics experience in a computerized environment is required.
• Experience in a healthcare environment would be considered an asset.

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.
• Proficiency with computers and software, including barcode scanners.
• Very good physical health, as handling of heavy items is a daily requirement.
• 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.
• 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 including weekends, afternoons, evening and midnight shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing, maintaining and replenishing appropriate stock levels for all medical surgical supplies through accurate inventory scanning, delivery and replenishment.
• Serves as a liaison between staff on units and Logistics Manager.
• Providing timely service regarding amendments to inventory levels on supply carts.
• Maintenance of supply carts including affixing labels, keeping products orderly and clean, rotation of stock, checking for expired product and adjusting par levels based on ordering patterns.
• Ensure supply rooms are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• Transporting of patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to appropriate areas such as clinical units, treatment or consultation areas.
• Transporting of equipment and supplies to clinical units to ensure the smooth flow of operations
• Providing safe patient transport by ensuring equipment is clean and in working condition.
• 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