Saint John Materials Coordinator (N-B) PCN 1258485

This is the life-changing opportunity you've been looking for.

Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick is looking for a Materials Coordinator for the Cardiac Care program to join our team!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) is seeking a skilled, dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Materials Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience with the hospital Meditech system, purchasing processes and material management.

Why you should work here

Working for Horizon gives you a career that provides an east coast lifestyle and the chance to make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers.

This position comes with competitive salary, paid time off, sick benefits, employer paid contributions into our government pension plan and a remote work policy.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

Who you are

You have a worked in the healthcare setting for a minimum of 5 years.

Written and spoken competence in English is required at an advanced level.

What you will do

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The primary purpose of the Coordinator is to develop and maintain/manage a cost effective cardiology inventory management system and to collaborate with the cardiac Program Managers, members of Materials Management/Purchasing Department, Physicians (cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiologists and cardiac anesthesiologists), Perfusion Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Electrodiagnostics, Clinical Engineering and Maintenance Departments in the acquisition of appropriate major and small equipment and supplies. To be a support and resource for the Cardiac Program Managers at all sites in Horizon.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resolve supply and equipment problems related to clinical use and quality to ensure the appropriate products are available when needed to provide safe patient care.
• Coordinate and direct the duties of the laboratory materials personnel.
• Determine educational needs of members of the cardiac multidisciplinary team with respect to supplies and equipment and develop strategies to ensure appropriate education is delivered.
• Provide education for cardiac program representatives on relevant materials management philosophies and processes.
• Identify for the Managers and clinicians all new equipment, instrumentation and supplies requiring staff education
• Where applicable, standardize Cardiac Program supplies and equipment and manage inventory.
• Review all products in use and work towards ensuring that only one product is used for the same purpose in all sites.
• Emphasize maintaining and enhancing existing standards of patient care while conserving resources and improving value for expenditures.
• Coordinate the standardization of products and the evaluation of new equipment, instrumentation and supplies that may be considered for future purchase and to report the results to the necessary stakeholders.
• Collaborate with ad hoc and advisory teams to develop and coordinate clinical evaluations.
• Knowledgeable about the most cost effective and efficient instrumentation, supplies and equipment available and provide this information as appropriate to Managers and necessary stakeholders.
• Meet with sales representatives to view/discuss new equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Prepare a cost benefit analysis for the decision makers for new equipment and supplies when stakeholders request a change in practice or procedure.
• Coordinate the purchase process of major equipment and supplies (including High Tech and Capital equipment requests) with the Program, Purchasing Department, Managers, physicians and other stakeholders such as Clinical Engineering, Respiratory, Electrodiagnostics, and Anesthesiology.
• Play an active role in the budget process (planning and analysis), providing critical information on projected cost for materials/contracts in the next fiscal year.
• Provide Managers and cardiac program representatives with the recommended standards for equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Act as a resource for projects involving equipment, supplies and inventory.
• Act as a resource in the development of policies and procedures as they pertain to equipment, instrumentation and supplies.
• Act as a resource on risk management issues involving equipment and/or supplies.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical procedures and techniques as they relate to supply and equipment requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of products and equipment in the marketplace by reviewing appropriate literature, attending exhibitions related to supplies and equipment and communicating with vendors.
• Maintain current knowledge of group purchasing contracts (MedBuy) and develop strategies to ensure optimal compliance.
• Establish cardiac product inventory control by setting appropriate levels of supplies to minimize inventory holding costs and waste due to obsolescence. Develop processes to ensure appropriate inventory stocking and delivery.
• Participate in appropriate Committees or as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years recent experience in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of tertiary cardiology and general cardiology instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Formal training and/or experience in evaluation techniques are preferred.
• Knowledge of various related provincial guidelines, government acts and regulations, standard public purchasing guidelines and fair business practice preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively including the ability to write reports, make presentations and speak to groups.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to identify, plan and compete work assignments within established time constraints.
• Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Self direction and ability to adapt to the diverse aspects of the position.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties.
• Advanced computer skills: Meditech, MS Office, ORSOS, MS Excel; (MS Access and MS Project – an asset).

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

• Uses Meditech computer software.
• Cost benefit analysis is prepared for all new initiatives and submitted as appropriate.
• Purchase requisitions for capital and high-tech equipment are submitted to purchasing by submission deadline following authorization from the Cardiac Clinical program Director.
• New equipment evaluations are conducted in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Instructions and product use information are given to necessary stakeholders.
• Records are maintained for all cost benefit analysis completed and submitted to the Cardiac program Clinical Director.
• Provides documentation and information to involved stakeholders, including Quality/Risk Management on equipment or supply issues and ECRI alerts and ensures appropriate responses are taken.
• Ensures record of all repairs and tracks instrumentation/equipment history for all sites.
• Develops Business Case Plan for projects as identified by Cardiac Clinical Director.

Horizon Competency

Core competencies for non-bargaining positions are based on the LEADS in a Caring Environment leadership capabilities framework: Lead Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and System Transformation.

In addition to LEADS, all positions need to demonstrate compassion, patience, and professionalism in all interactions, consistently upholding a respectful and supportive environment for patients, clients, families, and colleagues. Proactively addresses concerns and responds to emerging needs with empathy and diligence, contributing to high-quality, patient/client centered care.

Interested? Apply Today!

To learn more, visit MyHorizonCareer.ca/management-business-professionals/

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.