PERIOPERATIVE ASST, University Hospital Operating Room; PRN

Location: Columbia, Missouri 

Shift: Day, M-F, various shifts

Department: Operating Room

Salary Range: $15.07 hourly

ABOUT THE JOB 

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our extraordinary team as a cornerstone of perioperative and operating room support. We seek a candidate with an unwavering commitment to precision and detail, someone who thrives in the fast-paced rhythm of surgical excellence. Your role will encompass the management and maintenance of the inventory of medical supplies and equipment used in the operating room. Your primary objective will be to ensure that all necessary supplies are readily available for surgical procedures, contributing to the smooth and efficient functioning of the operating room. Collaborate with physicians and other hospital staff to ensure the availability of required supplies, optimize the procurement process, and control costs If you're energized by the prospect of playing an integral part in crafting the perfect surgical environment, then your skillful hands and focused dedication are exactly what MU Health Care is excited to welcome aboard. 

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE 

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region. As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one 

· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays 

· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years 

· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) 

· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more  

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .  

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION 

• All duties and standards within this document will be performed in compliance with regulatory guidelines and applicable federal/state laws according to University policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment in the operating room. 
• Regularly check stock levels, identify low-stock items, and initiate requests for requisitions to replenish supplies. 
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Assemble and deliver case carts (Disposable Supplies and Surgical Instrumentation) for use during surgical procedures.
• Procure and maintain inventory levels (Par and Perpetual) for disposable items used in surgical procedures. 
• Arrange and organize supplies, instruments, and equipment in designated storage areas within the operating room.
• Utilize appropriate storage techniques to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and ease of access. Implement proper labeling and tracking systems to facilitate easy identification and retrieval of items.
• Requisition capital equipment and coordinate special order requests (equipment rental, supplies, etc.).
• Complete bill-only purchase orders for vendor-provided items that do not require receipt. 
• Performs varied filing and clerical duties.
• Processes store requisitions and credit memorandums; checks tally-ins against purchase orders; prepares necessary data processing forms for new stock items; records documents in registers, listing such data as purchase order number, date received, and date issued; prepares necessary reports.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of storage areas; sweeps, mops, dusts, sprays, defrost, etc. as needed. 
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a healthcare or inventory management role.  

Customer service experience.  

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.