O.R. Materials Coordinator - Medical Device Reprocessing

Job Description

The Materials Coordinator is responsible for planning and directing complex supply, instrument, and equipment acquisitions in support of surgical services.

The Materials Coordinator works in collaboration with OR leadership and serves as an integral member and resource to the Operating Room Product Evaluation Committee.

Additional duties include proactive involvement in the planning and preparation of operating and capital budgets, related contract negotiations as needed, and acquisition of supplies / instruments / equipment to improve efficiencies and to continue to enhance the practice of providing exceptional patient care.

Contribute to safe, quality care by :

• Managing a workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Addressing and resolving issues in a productive, respectful manner.
• Exercising sound professional judgment and using best practice guidelines.
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive environment for all through compliance with patient and staff safety policies and procedures.

What must you have?

• A Regulated Health Care Professional in good standing with his / her respective College or governing body in a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of surgical education and experience.
• 1 3 years of recent experience in healthcare with / (or managing) supply chain management, acquisitions, and procurement of surgical instruments.
• Previous OR experience with demonstrated ability to promote effective working relationships.

What else do you bring?

• Demonstrated knowledge of Healthcare Purchasing and Inventory Management.
• Proven experience in Process Improvement.
• Proven experience in working collaboratively as both a team member and team leader.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications.
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment utilizing Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as a good understanding of procurement and instrument tracking software.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring and values Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.