Perfect job for the college/med school student!

St. Louis University Hospital is looking for a detailed and organized individual that can communicate well over the phone. This is an evening shift position 2:30PM - 11:00PM with an every other weekend requirement.

In this role, you will be talking to hospital personnel over the phone, taking orders, and delivering supplies to different units. Must have great communication skills and the ability to lift, stand and walk with reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria.

Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working

Demonstrates responsibility for the containment of hospital costs through appropriate ordering and usage of supplies, recovery of patient charges and conservation of supplies. 

Distribution: Receives requests for supplies, selects stock from inventory and distributes supplies and equipment.

Case Carts: Assembles supplies for case carts and delivers to the OR within departmental time standards. 

Immediately addresses all stock-outs.

Maintains an adequate supply of supplies and linen in the operating room.

Maintains CS inventory in Clean and OR rooms.

Maintains an adequate supply of supplies to meet area needs including inventory control, proper labeling and inspection of packaging.

Collects and enters patient charges and reconciliation into the computer system. 

Decontaminates/sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures.

Completes processing function of inspection, assembly, wrapping and labeling. Performs biological, chemical and mechanical monitoring of the sterilization functions in accordance with policies and procedures.

Practices according to safety and infection control policies.

Provides service excellence to the customer of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality service in a courteous, and respectful manner.

DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Central Service experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases

• Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals (EO)
• May be exposed to hazards of steam and heat
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Working indoors in a controlled environment
• Works with multiple computer systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Will be required to push/pull or move/lift heavy equipment and supplies up to 100 pounds or more. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Prolonged extensive or considerable amount of walking/standing.

REQUIRED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Eye protection, face protection/mask, non-sterile medical gloves, head covering, shoe covering, gown, EO resistant gloves, heat resistant gloves. 

MACHINERY: Ethylene Oxide sterilizers, Steam Sterilizers, Aerators, Heat Sealer, Washer/Decontaminator, Ultra Sonic Cleaner, Computer/Printers, Hand Held Scanners, Office Equipment, Thermo-press, Pneumatic Tube System, Dumbwaiter, Supply Carts

Employee: _________________________________________ Date: _____________

Supervisor: ________________________________________ Date: ______________

Department Head: __­­­____­­____________________________ Date: ______________

Administration: ______________________________________ Date: _____________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.