Brown University · 1 month ago
Supply Chain Procedural Technician
The Miriam Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17.77/hr - $29.31/hr
2+ years expBrown University Health is committed to providing high-level customer service and operational support to perioperative services and supporting procedural departments. The Supply Chain Procedural Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining inventory and ensuring the availability of supplies in operating rooms and procedural areas.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Maintains quality assurance and practice standards in accordance with established system policies, procedures, and objectives. Recognizes or anticipates problems and refers them immediately to the appropriate person for resolution if needed
Follows established processes to reasonably ensure uninterrupted supply of all inventory items needed to maintain supply chain managed operating rooms, procedural areas, and ancillary departments
According to the area, performs any combination of the following duties: counting, organizing, ordering, delivery, picking, packaging, put away, inspection, and/or receiving of equipment and supplies
Responsible for assuring supplies are available to support patients and caregivers in supply chain managed operating rooms, procedural areas, and ancillary departments
Maintains stock within assigned areas in a clean and orderly manner including storage rooms. This includes overall organization, shelves, bins, carts, and clear and correct labels
Orders approved supplies through Brown University Health Purchasing utilizing the electronic ordering system; expedites orders; receives stock and maintains inventory par levels
Adjusts and maintains par levels based on usage demand, total cost, and just-in-time principles
Identifies, quantifies, and acts on variables which impact par levels. Reports supply shortages and urgent order status appropriately. Works with supply chain and departmental to adjust pars to meet clinical need and Brown University Health supply spend goals
Timely communicates and follows up with vendors, department staff, and other personnel regarding supply chain managed surgical or procedural products
Works with Supply Chain Leadership to identify and execute department strategic goals for inventory management, cost savings, inventory reduction and improvement programs
Assists in the reconciliation of purchase orders, resolving discrepancies with vendors, receiving department and accounts payable
Participates in the annual supply physical inventory and acts as a Supply Chain representative during all audit procedures
Implements inventory management processes and principles including rotation of stock utilizing dated material policy and/or FIFO (first in first out)
Operationalizes the product recall and substitution processes including communication as necessary
Receives material by verification of package or bin contents by review of packing slips, receiving slips, or purchase orders, and maintains appropriate records. Identifies and resolves discrepancies
Transports and/or unloads supplies from receiving area or dock using hand or electric lift trucks as needed
Interacts with suppliers to confirm or expedite delivery of orders and/or initiate and execute returns
Performs other related duties such as answering telephone and pager, relaying messages, conducting stock audits and reconciliations, cleaning work area, filing, and documentation, etcetera as required
Functions independently within broad scope of department policies and procedures; refers specific problems to Supply Chain leadership where clarification or exception may be required
May provide functional guidance and training to new employees regarding supply chain operations
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, operating rooms, or procedural areas
A high level of interpersonal skills to effectively represent Brown University Health and Supply Chain in interaction with all levels of personnel within and outside the organization
Proficient in basic Microsoft Office tools and ability to learn necessary supporting information systems
Preferred
Basic knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic techniques, operating room environment, and inventory management preferred
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$860.76MKey Investors
RI Life Science HubNASADepartment of Energy & Environment
2025-07-28Debt Financing· $500M
2025-04-11Debt Financing· $300M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Sylvia R. Carey-Butler
VP for institutional equity and diversity
Diane Lipscombe
Professor of Neuroscience
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