Description:
Reporting to the Superintendent Equipment and Supplies, and under the guidance of the Team Lead Logistics, is responsible for providing daily logistic support, customer service, inventory management through the use of computerized inventory and asset control systems; repairing/maintaining/inspecting medical equipment such as oxygen regulators, suction and lifting equipment; cleaning and decontamination of all medical equipment and vehicles, providing minor repair to vehicles and property and related quality assurance/control measures to assist in compliance with Provincial Acts and Regulations, Municipal By-laws, Regional Policies and Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) Certification standards.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes proper processes and documentation for deficiencies with equipment including lock out procedures, internal tracking, escalation to management staff if necessary (suspicious activity or unknown) and follow up.
- Monitors medical equipment inventory, follows preventative maintenance requirements and supports the manufacturers in performing maintenance and repairs in accordance with manufacturer standards, warranty, recall, MOHLTC Provincial Equipment Standards and Regional policy and procedures.
- Performs 40 point mechanical pre-shift inspection of ambulances and other vehicles in accordance with Ontario Highway Traffic Act and Regional policy and procedures
- Assists with ordering, receiving and stocking of medical supplies and equipment in the warehouse facility by stock rotation, cycle counting, warehouse organization, warranty and recall situations.
- Stocks equipment bags and vehicles with medical supplies for frontline Paramedic staff according to MOHLTC Provincial Equipment Standards by checks on each medical supply for name, concentration, lot number, expiry date, and other pertinent information.
- Performs peer to peer cross checking of stocking procedures with medical supplies, equipment and standardization processes for quality control based on operational and safety standards.
- Completes reports in computer tracking systems and follows up on requests in a timely manner.
- Communicates in a timely and effective manner, responds to meeting requests and manages own schedule including training, vacation and time off.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from frontline staff and the general public.
- Communicates with vendors and manufacturers regarding medical equipment/supply inventory, pricing, warranty, repairs and deficiencies under the direction of the Team Lead or management staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a 2 year College Diploma in Business Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successful completion of a 1 year Supply Chain Management Certificate or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years’ with minimum of 1 year in mechanical repair and 1 year in Supply chain management, including experience with purchasing, inventory management, standard operating procedures, quality control and related functions, obtained in a health care setting, large warehouse or multi-site environment.
- Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence free of serious offences under the Highway Traffic Act.
- Experience in computerized material management systems, including software applications for inventory management and/or procurement systems.