Central Supply Attendant

Purchasing & Materials Mgmt Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Position at Allegheny General Hospital

Reposted: 12/7/2016
Position Number:53080
Location: Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.  With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures.  Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Department: Sterile Processing
Status: Full-time
Shift: Day/Evening and Weekend Rotation

Job Summary: Fills supply and mobile patient equipment requisitions generated from the Hospital Information System (HIS); maintains supply inventory and shelves; distributes medical supplies to patient care areas.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Process all requisitions for patient care equipment. Makes rounds and cleans designated equipment on nursing units. Picks up and returns equipment to appropriate nursing areas on the nursing unit and maintains needed par levels.
  • Documents all supply equipment issuance in accordance with department protocols
  • Assembles patient care traction.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

 

Requirements:

  • Licensure/ Prefer Central Processing Certification.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to work flexible schedules, weekends and holidays. Ability to work
  • Minimum 6 months experience in a hospital setting preferred.