**Thank you for considering a career at** **Roper St. Francis Healthcare!** **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Work Shift:** Days/Evenings (United States of America) **Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital: Expanding to Serve More** Our community is growing and so are we! Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital is doubling its bed capacity as part of a major expansion, set for completion in early 2026. This growth will bring expanded services to emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurology, inpatient dialysis and additional specialties in our Medical Office Building. We are proud to be a trusted place of hope, healing and support for our neighbors, families and friends. Ready to make a difference? Let’s build something together. **This position will start in May** **Location:** Berkeley Hospital **Hours:** Monday - Friday, Hours to be Flexible Based on Cases. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Materials Tech is an all-around team member who is trained and able to perform all different functions in the Materials Management department.  Under the direction of the Logistics Manager, Senior Materials Tech or the OR Materials Supervisor, the Materials Tech performs PAR and inventory management; supply and equipment receiving, delivery and inventory management; and OR case carts as directed.  The Materials Tech may be asked to perform any of these tasks based on the hospital volume and staffing of the department.    Essential Job Functions + _​_ May require operation of a vehicle for our organization.  If applicable, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license.   In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under our organization vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record. + PAR and Inventory Management, OR Case Carts:  counts and checks inventories at the PAR locations; picks and delivers the products to the PAR locations; fills on-demand requests for supplies; rotates stock at PAR locations; checks for outdates at PAR locations; issues products from the storeroom; puts away stock; credits products; replenishes products; picks orders; assists with cycle counts; assists in cleaning the storeroom; delivers products from the storeroom when ordered. OR Case Carts:  Picks materials for case carts from inventory based on pick tickets.  Communicates any shortages or discrepancies immediately to the appropriate Logistics Manager or OR Materials Supervisor.  + Supply and Equipment Receiving, Delivery and Inventory Management: Receives products into Materials Management system; delivers products ordered by customers in a timely manner and requests signature as required; utilizes handheld scanners appropriately to track chain of custody for packages received and delivered throughout health system. + Follows defined processes to ensure receipts are accurate prior to placing products into inventory.  Assists in keeping delivery areas clean and functional.    This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification + None Education + High School Graduate or GED Work Experience + Two years of experience in a storeroom or warehouse preferred, or previous customer service or retail experience.  Training + N/A Language + N/A Patient Population _The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:_          Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.          Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​          Neonates (0-4 weeks)          Infant (1-12 months)          Pediatrics (1-12 years)          Adolescents (13-17 years)          Adults (18-64 years)          Geriatrics (65 years and older)          Not applicable to this position Working Conditions _This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.  Please identify_ ALL _working conditions that apply to the role._          Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.          Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.          General office environment.          May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.          May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.          May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*          May be required to use physical restraints.          May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*           May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.          May have periods of constant interruptions.          Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.          Prolonged periods of working alone. ____ Other:                                 ____ Not applicable to this position                                                     _* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control._ Requires full range of body motion, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination.  Requires constant walking and standing with moderate to strenuous exertion in pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting medium to heavy weight supplies. Potential for injuries such as muscle strains and punctures require correct use of lifting and motion techniques. Must be able to work in dry and dusty atmosphere and may be exposed to inclement conditions.  May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids.  Sitting 10%, Standing 20%, and Walking 70%.  Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs.  Requires constant walking and standing with moderate to strenuous exertion in pushing pulling carrying and lifting medium to heavy supplies.  Potential for injuries such as muscle strains and punctures which require routine precautions.  Requires the ability to work under stressful conditions.   Subject to shift work.      Physical Requirements _This section addresses the physical demands_ _and work position of_ _the associate in the role.  Please identify_ _the frequencies for_ ALL _physical requirement_ _s_ _for each_ _physical demand_ _and work position_ _below. ​_ **Physical Demands** Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                    Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                               Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                               Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                                           Stoop, Kneel                                                                                                                                             Crawling                                                                                                                                                    Climbing                                                                                                                                                    Balance                                                                                                                                                      Bending                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              **Work Position** Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% Sitting                                                                                                                                                         Walking                                                                                                                                                      Standing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards _This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role.  Please identify_ ALL _additional physical requirements/hazards._ **Physical Requirements -** _Select if a physical requirement for this job._          Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)          Perform shift work          Maneuver weight of patients          Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings          Reach above shoulder          Repetitive arm/hand movements          Finger Dexterity          Color Vision          Acuity – far          Acuity – near ____ Not applicable to this position                                                                              **Hazards -** _Select if a potential hazard for this job._          Depth perception          Use of Latex products          Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents          Exposure to moving mechanical parts          Exposure to dust/fumes          Exposure to potential electrical shock          Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy          Exposure to high pitched noises          Gaseous risk exposure          Other:                               ____ Not applicable to this position                                                                              Skills Good communication skills, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.  Ability to provide excellent customer service while working as a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions. Basic computer skills including MS Windows. Proficient in PMM Pathways, with Supply Tracking System and the ability to use hand held scanners preferred.  Self-directed and able to work independently. Ability to operate standard office equipment (ex. fax machine, printers, PC’s). Can handle supply carts and can operate cardboard compactor, manual and powered pallet jacks.    Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with: + Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans + Prescription drug coverage + Flexible spending accounts + Life insurance w/AD&D + Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible + Paid time off + Educational Assistance + And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status. **Department:** SS Human Resources - Talent Acquisition _It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at_ _recruitment@RSFH.com_ _._