Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position orders, receives, inspects, warehouses, and issues equipment, materials, and supplies. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Orders materials, equipment, and supplies by processing requisitions through central stores, purchasing, or the vendor directly.

• Enters order information into the computer system and ensures that merchandise is delivered to the appropriate location.

• Receives deliveries and compares shipments with records to verify that the delivered stock meets specifications.

• Resolves order problems with vendors.

• Stores materials and keeps storeroom organized and materials accessible to staff members.

• Distributes equipment and supplies to students, faculty and campus departments.

• Conducts inventory of the storeroom and ensures that inventory levels are maintained to cover departmental requests.

• Handles the receipt, inspection and delivery of radioactive and flammable materials according to federal standards and organization policies and procedures.

• Keeps departments informed on ordering techniques and resolves concerns of dissatisfied customers.

• May assist department personnel in the selection of supplies and equipment and ensures quality of materials is consistent with department needs.

• May assist in preparing materials for student laboratories, including chemical solutions, using knowledge of experiments to be performed and materials required.

• May compile orders for Purchasing and verify the receipt of orders with Accounts Payable.

• May install and/or set up equipment and perform minor repairs.

• May train and assign work to aides or other staff members.

• May perform other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated human relations skills.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to make decisions regarding special orders, item substitutions, shipping problems, inventory control, and back ordering.

• Ability to problem solve with departments regarding equipment, materials and supplies.

• Ability and willingness to learn new applications and software.

• Ability to assimilate data from various sources.

• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.

• Able to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• One (1) year of shipping and receiving or stockroom experience, or the equivalency.

• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 71443
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon.-Fri., 7:00am - 3:30pm
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 16F FM OPERATIONS SUPP
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site