Materials Handler IV - 3p-11:30p

Job Details

Materials Handler IV - 3p-11:30p

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To deliver supplies, Dietary Tube Feedings, patient care equipment, and Code Blue Carts from Materiel Distribution’s storeroom, and Equipment Storage Room to patient care areas upon request, in a manner that supports unsurpassed excellence and quality patient care.  Manages the ordering and removal of specialty beds for patients at Christiana, Wilmington, and Riverside Hospitals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivers supplies and patient care equipment to patient care areas per stat beeper request from Christiana Hospital’s storeroom, and from VNA Closet, within twenty minutes of request.  Obtains signed requisition from nursing unit when delivering stat beeper supplies.

Orders specialty beds from outside vendors, via phone call, for patients at Christiana, Wilmington, and Riverside Hospitals.  Obtains confirmation of delivery and follows up to ensure bed was received on the nursing unit within the specified time frame.

Notifies specialty bed vendor when bed used by patient is no longer needed.  Obtains confirmation of pick up and follows up to ensure bed was removed. 

Cleans, Restocks, and Delivers Code Blue Carts per Code Blue Specifications, in a timely manner. 

Cleans patient care equipment, per Isolation and Department standards.

Delivers stat and non-stat supplies from Christiana Hospital’s storeroom to patient care areas per faxed requisition or phone call every hour.

Retrieves Broken Equipment from all nursing units and delivers to Clinical Engineering daily.  Returns fixed Patient Care Equipment from Clinical Engineering to the nursing units, daily.

Trouble shoots all broken patient care equipment, per Clinical Engineering Standards, before delivering to Clinical Engineering.  Returns equipment that is not broken to the unit or to the Delta Equipment Storage area.

Restocks equipment room with supplies accurately in appropriate bin locations, when necessary.

Handles supplies and equipment to ensure sterility and infection control when applicable, i.e. (sterile strays, supplies with expiration dates, and replenishment of isolation supply carts.)

Takes initiative to assist patient care staff with identification of supply needs and available alternatives when requested.

Maintains a neat and orderly equipment storage room.

Demonstrates compliance with Christiana Care and departmental policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, infection control, attendance and dress code.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Employee will have frequent contact on a daily basis with Nurse Managers, Nurses, Department Heads, etc.

Employee will be expected to maintain areas with littler supervision.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to Manager of Materiel Operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma required

Two (2) years of hospital experience or commiserate experience in material handling, equipment or tram operation, one (1) of which must have involved in working with patient care supplies and equipment. 

One (1) year experience working with patient care supplies and equipment is preferred or similar customer-oriented field.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge and understanding of the use/purpose of supplies and patient care equipment.

Knowledge of Code Blue protocol and cleaning and restocking standards.

Knowledge of basic trouble shooting techniques, per Clinical Engineering standards,  for inspecting broken Patient Care Equipment.

Fundamental knowledge of cleaning and decontamination procedures

Knowledge of hospital emergency codes and blood borne pathogens

Skill in oral communication is essential in dealing with a variety of employees and supervisors in the department and at the end-user level.

Ability to learn to operate various equipment safely and effectively, within operation standards.

(i.e., manual pallet jacks, electronic pallet jack, tow motor, carts, trams, computers, etc.)

Ability to write legibly in completing inventory documents, requisitions and tram logs.

Hourly Pay Range: $18.75 - $22.91

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Dec 20, 2025

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/