Johns Hopkins is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care. What Awaits You?
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The Surgical Equipment & Materials Specialist manages the evaluation, selection, purchasing, delivery, distribution, and inventory of equipment, supplies, and surgical instruments for patient-care and patient-support areas. This position monitors expenses, analyzes inventory levels and usage, supports cost-control initiatives, and evaluates automated inventory-control systems to promote efficient operations. The Specialist coordinates with nursing leadership, Materials Management, Facilities, Clinical Engineering, vendors, and other departments to resolve equipment and supply concerns, including delivery delays, shortages, overages, damage claims, and internal purchasing needs.
This role also supports facility renovations, equipment upgrades, project and maintenance orders, and other operational requests. The position requires knowledge of materials and equipment inventory-control activities, automated inventory systems, and patient-care equipment. Computer proficiency is required, including knowledge of hardware and software and the ability to develop customized reports.
The Specialist must be able to gather, organize, and analyze data, work methods, inventory levels, and adjustments; communicate effectively with internal and external partners; demonstrate initiative; and work independently with limited supervision. No licensure or certification is required.
Bachelor’s degree in materials management, equipment management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Two to three years of experience in materials management or equipment services.
Day Shift, 630 am - 3 pm Salary Range: Minimum 26.51/hour - Maximum 43.76/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.