Food & Nutrition Supply Technician

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

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Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department

CC018332 BCC - Café

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities

• Receives assignments from Manager/Supervisor and completes all tasks as required by Supply Chain Services policies and procedures. Assists supervisors with the daily departmental operations.
• Maintains a cordial relationship with all team members and customers. Acts as Supply Chain Service's liaison and resource between Surgical Services, Central Processing Department and other hospital departments, staff members, patients, patient family, visitors and vendors.
• Assist Central Processing with deliveries to the floors and other daily departmental operations such as; perform inventory replenishment for stock and equipment, process receipts of all supply and equipment received.
• Performs daily inventory updates and adjustments through cycle counts and the preference list process to maintain established inventory par levels.
• Utilizes the automated Supply Chain system to process daily replenishment orders for stock and non-stock supplies.
• Brakes down delivered packages and verifies purchase orders against delivery slips. Verifies quantities against materials received. Notes discrepancies and advise supervisor.
• Ensures all overnight orders are given priority and delivered promptly to the charge nurse the same day of receipt. Complies with procedures established by management for special overnight orders.
• Promptly receives and refrigerate packages requiring refrigeration. Handle medical/surgical supplies and equipment on a priority basis as specified and directed by supervisor.
• Rotates stock ensuring that the oldest stock is next to be used and inspects for expired items and removes expired items from stock. Reports damaged supplies and/or equipment to management and labels appropriately.
• Assists in performing inventory replenishment process including the proper use of the automated inventory programs for supply replenishment, tissue and equipment tracking.
• Reviews surgery schedule to ensure that special request items, non-stock and inventory items are available for surgical cases.
• Confirms inventory by visual inspection. Reviews and reports preference list discrepancies and reports required adjustments to supervisor.
• Prepares surgical services case carts using the preference card pick ticket. Note discrepancies and notifies supervisor of discrepancies. Insures all case cart documentations are complete.
• Restricts unauthorized persons from the MM-OR storeroom and Central Processing Departments. Never leave work areas unattended and ensures that at least one co-worker is manning the departments.
• Maintains MM-OR storeroom sterility, safety and security by wearing appropriate attire, not eating in work areas, and removing all trash and debris daily.
• Participates in Supply Chain Services formal year-end physical inventories.
• All other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
• Not applicable
• Education
• High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience
• At least one year experience in a healthcare setting, preferred. Some experience in warehouse materials handling, preferred. Some experience using an automated inventory system preferred. Knowledge of medical/surgical products preferred.
  

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!
  
  

Certification

Degree Requirements: