OHSU is proud to be designated a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Just 9 percent of U.S. healthcare organizations hold this designation. We pride ourselves in not only serving our community with the highest of accolades but also pushing a multifaceted mission that strives for excellence within the OHSU Culture.

 

As a Flex Staff employee, you are NOT eligible for:

• Step progression pay adjustments
• Insurance benefits other than medical, dental, and/or vision
• Layoff rights
• Vacation, holiday or sick leave benefits, apart from four (4) hours of additional holiday pay if you work on a holiday

You are eligible for:

• Retirement benefits after six (6) months of employment
• Medical, dental, and/or vision insurance benefits at your cost
• Sick leave per the Oregon sick time law
• Shift differential
• Tuition discount (if regularly working over 0.5 FTE)
• Applying the experience gained as a Flex Staff employee toward the minimum experience requirement of the applicable employment classification

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Compensation: Rate of pay may be negotiated individually between the employee and supervisor at any time (see posting pay for wage range)

Scheduling: A Flex Staff employee shall indicate to the Employer the days of the week, hours in the day and specialty areas, if applicable, they wish to work. It is the Flex Staff employee’s ongoing responsibility to inform the department of changes in availability and/or interest.

 

The main objective of this role is to supply customers with the necessary goods and services to facilitate their job functions and contribute to the OHSU mission of healing, teaching, and discovery. Individuals in this role regularly engage with customers to address and solve issues. Key responsibilities include managing warehouse operations, delivering medical supplies, supporting inventory activities, restocking and maintaining POU machines, handling linen distribution and collection, and performing various tasks related to medical supply distribution for direct patient care areas. The role may also involve serving as a backup lead worker. This position represents the initial tier within a two-level job classification and reports to Logistics Managers.

• Performs receiving, stocking, data entry, picking, delivery, and functions as necessary to ensure required daily tasks are completed on time, and sufficiently, to meet the customer’s needs for medical supplies and linen. Performs requirements of, and maintains compliance with, organizational guidelines and policies. 
• Stocks and empties Scrub Avail dispensers, and empties chute rooms as necessary to ensure an accurate and adequate supply of scrubs and linen are available to meet customer needs. 
• Performs preventive maintenance functions of the Pyxis/ParEx supply machines/areas as necessary to ensure accurate restocking and patient charging. 
• Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient working environment; Shelves: ensures shelves are properly erected, clean, neat, properly stocked, and marked with product information. Housekeeping: ensures the warehouse is clean, packaging removed, and non-stock products are neatly arranged. Facilities: ensures facility deficiencies are reported. Equipment: provides proper care and regular services to equipment, logs, and reports deficiencies. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Maintains knowledge of, adheres to, and knows the locations for, departmental policy, procedure, safety, and MSDS manuals. 
• When tasked, drives organizational vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, assists Logistics Fleet and Warehouse supervisors with the maintenance and refueling, maintains driver's log, and fills out vehicle inspection reports as necessary. Have and maintain a valid driver's license. Maintain special equipment as assigned i.e. tire chains, inclement weather accessories, tire jacks, etc. Performs emergency roadside service to vehicles such as changing a flat tire. 

• Knowledge of spoken and written English at the high school graduate level
• Entry level experience performing stores (retail) and inventory work; AND
• Training or experience providing knowledge of inventory control systems, and transportation agencies and shipping methods (Amazon Purchasing).
• Conflict resolution skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management.
• Must be able to maintain compliance with organizational guidelines and policies.
• Driver’s license and driving record that meets OHSU’s driving requirements.
• Hazmat certification within 3 months of hire through OHSU.
• Forklift training for Warehouse staff within 3 months of hire through OHSU
• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Must be able to read and write English and have basic mathematical skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of warehouse experience and two years of customer service experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hospital materials management distribution systems. Medical supply familiarity, knowledge of OHSU systems, and medical terminology is preferred.
• Understanding how to set min/max’s; experience using handheld counting devices; forklift training preferred

• The employee may be exposed to soiled linen while performing duties. The handling, picking, and stocking of hazardous items such as fluids, including Cidex, may be handled by employees.

• Appropriate safety precautions to be utilized before handling any hazardous/dirty things. In this position, the employee may work in locations exposed and affected by weather elements, including rain, hail, snow, heat, humidity and wind; fluctuating noise levels; dust; vibrations, and on occasion, wet/slippery areas.

• Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs. unassisted frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

• Ability to push and pull up to 1200 lbs. repetitively. Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, rotate and stretch frequently while handling product up to 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to traverse flat, uneven and/or steep terrain and slopes, frequently while manually controlling large and heavy loads in motion.

• Driving of OHSU owned/leased vehicles.

• Continually: Moving about in work area, Rapid-Mental/Hand/Eye Coordination

• Frequently: Standing, Bending Forward, Moving on Hands & Knees, Reaching Overhead, Lifting, Pushing Overhead, Moving Carts, and Carrying Items.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.