Materials Technician

About the role

The Materials Technician supports hospital operations by receiving, stocking, inventorying and distributing medical supplies and equipment throughout the facility. The role keeps inventory levels accurate, fulfills supply requests and supports efficient warehouse operations. Multiple shifts are available (morning, afternoon/evening/night); alternate weekend availability may be required for some positions.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming shipments between Central Sterile Supply and the Receiving Department, unpack supplies outside the sterile area and restock them in the correct bins
• Prepare case carts, complete pick lists and deliver supplies to the operating room
• Inventories and restocks specialty PAR locations using computer printouts and handheld scanners, and assists with data entry for requisitions
• Answer phone requests, offer alternatives or locate substitutes, and notify surgery staff of stock orders and backorders
• Inspect and document expired or recalled products and products compromised in sterility, keeping the required logs
• Keep storage areas clean and orderly, ensure barcode labels identify products, and take part in quarterly inventory counts
• Complete special projects assigned by the Inventory Coordinator, Operations Manager or Materials Director

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid and active Texas driver's license
• Preferred: 1 year of hospital experience
• Preferred: BCLS certification
• Good general health, full mobility and ability to lift boxes and work in a warehouse setting