Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities:
- Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these: behaves in an ethical manner consistent with the: 0rgnization's values.
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Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.
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Performs work independently and with initiative.
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Requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions.
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Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
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Requisitions special order supplies for all departments or Surgical Services
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Requisitions routine supplies from SPD via Purchasing system
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Maintains tissue tracking database
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Will be able to function efficiently' as scheduling/Posting clerk for the Surgical Schedule.
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Assists with answering phones at front desk
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Check outdates on sterile disposable supplies in Peds.
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Checks in special orders in receiving dept and delivers to Peds Departments.
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Performs routine checks on backordered supplies and communicates with purchasing and Nurse Manaier/Charge Nurse.
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Arranges for overnight shipmen! of emergency supplies.
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Arranges for shipping in/out or loaner equipment.
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Unboxes, and shelves supplies and inspects for damage prior to shelving.
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Communications and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians. healthcare team. visitors and other hospital staff in person and via telephone
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Responds to overhead pages
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Maintains accurate and complete records by: Labeling broken equipment and compiling order list for special purchases
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Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit.
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Completes all mandatory unit. education and hospital requirements
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Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspect of the job.
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Adheres to current infection Control and Safety Standards.
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Accepts reassignment to other areas of Surgical Services with a positive attitude
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Participates on committees as assigned
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Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
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Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
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Regular and prompt attendance
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Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
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Related duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience in a healthcare setting Required
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Hospital experience and Operating Room experience Preferred
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Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
