Driver/Material Handler - Casual

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Driver/Material Handler at the University of MN West Bank Campus located in Minneapolis, MN. This is a casual role, meaning there are no scheduled shifts, and this role is not eligible for benefits. The Driver/Material Handler transports and distributes sterile product and material between the System Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) and other Fairview entities. Transports contaminated instruments to System CSSD for decontamination. Loads and unloads transfer carts. Bar code scans instrument sets and instruments per policy.

Requirements

Prioritization Skills
Ability to operate pallet jack
Knowledge of proper body mechanics
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Annual required Learning Packet.
Annual departmental competencies
Knowledge of routine vehicle maintenance schedule
Organizational Skills
Knowledge of Department of Transportation Requirements DOT
Knowledge of Sterile and contaminated material and appropriate flow processes.
Knowledge materials that are being transported and how to access MSDS information
Technical Skills
Knowledge of basic Infection Prevention practices in relation to the transportation of sterile and soiled instruments.
Driver’s License with air brakes as applicable in relation to trucks with air brakes
Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Transportation Vehicle Policy
Knowledge of the Instrument Tracking System
Knowledge of developmental stages and age appropriate outcomes and interventions
Good communications skills both written and verbal
Ability to accept cultural differences
High School Diploma/G.E.D
Clean Driving Record
Class B Drivers License Driving Truck Class B License

Nice To Haves

Distribution in a Healthcare setting
Computer skills to communicate with team and use of tracking system

Responsibilities

Ensures the delivery and receipt of CPC instrumentation, linen metal ware and sterile products among the Fairview entities.
Loads onto and unloads equipment from delivery vehicle.
Delivers supplies and carts to designated areas within the hospitals.
Utilizes power pallet jack for movement of heavy materials.
Verifies materials contents against surgical case cart orders.
Builds Metal ware orders.
Coordinates and maintains routine vehicle maintenance checks.
Insures that vehicle has proper tune-ups and oil changes.
Insures vehicle contains adequate fuel for operation.
Submits receipts for maintenance expenses.
Transports sterile and soiled instruments by truck and in enclosed transfer carts to assist in the prevention of contamination with bioburden.
Follow protocol for putting away and distributing sterile instrumentation.
Keep conditions favorable for the storage and transportation of sterile instrumentation.
Completes Sterility Check points on instruments assembled and shipped.
Bar Code Scanning
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served