Role Title: Logistics Team Member Role Location: Vhi Naas Road Company: Vhi H&W A full-time and permanent position has arisen within Vhi for Logistics Team Member on a 12 month FTC Benefits: Hybrid working opportunities Health Insurance Performance related pay Company pension And many more Role Purpose Stores area responsibilities Liaise with the Logistics Team Lead to ensure smooth running of the logistics area and ensure company policy is adhered to particularly in relation to infection control and Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DSGA) policy.
Order and rotate approved stock as requested by the Logistics Team Lead.
Fulfil daily orders from the Clinical Staff for consumables and liaise with the clinical staff regarding collections and delivery of stock.
Liaise with Vhi patients and their relatives in a professional manner to arrange delivery of stock to their homes.
Assist patients with placement of stock in the home.
Report back to Logistics Team Lead any issues regarding stock and be proactive in ensuring there is sufficient stock in the store taking lead-times into consideration.
Monitor movement of medical electronic equipment to patient homes, assist with weekly swap-outs and assist with weekly quality control (QC) of equipment.
Ensure all returned medical equipment is decontaminated as per infection control policy, labelled and stored as per company policy.
Ensure all chemicals are managed safely as per DGSA policy.
Ensure all Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) documentation is completed daily and submitted in line with company policy.
Ensure all Infection Control (IPC) policies are adhered to and carry out monthly self-audit of logistics area in conjunction with IPC Nurse and Logistics Team Lead.
Ensure on a daily basis the logistic area is temperature controlled and report any variances to the Logistics Team Lead.
Liaise with clinical staff regarding collection of clinical waste, ensure transportation is within DGSA guidelines and ensure the clinical waste roomis maintained in line with company/DGSA policy.
Always ensure for patients receiving medication an anaphylaxis kit is included with the supplies and tracker is completed.
Report any issues to the Logistics Team Lead.
Assist the Logistics Team Lead with the annual calibration programme by rotating equipment to staff and entering calibration updates on the Q pulse system.
Be flexible in times of emergency or adverse weather conditions where extended working hours will be required.
Blood Collection Responsibilities Co-ordinate all blood collections with nursing and medical staff to ensure specimens are collected and transported to the lab on time and in line with DGSA policy.
Plan an efficient route daily to ensure the urgent bloods are collected earlier in the day.
Liaise with the laboratory daily to ensure all samples are checked in and receipts returned.
Send a daily report to Vhi doctors regarding which bloods were sent to the laboratory.
Ensure all documentation is completed prior to and when the blood arrives in the laboratory.
Ensure there is a supply of blood collection equipment and forms available for staff and stores area.
Record all non-conformances with the laboratory on Q Pulse.
Transport of Doctors and Medical Supplies Safely transport doctors and medical supplies to and from patient homes using the most time efficient route.
Identify locations to be visited and develop an effective route plan to meet the daily journey requirements.
Advise doctors of efficient routes based on work plan for the day to maximise time and reduce fuel consumption.
Report to Logistics Team Lead if medical staff are using inefficient routes to see patients.
Liaise with patients in advance of supply delivery and agree suitable arrival time.
Ensure the vehicle is in good working order and daily vehicle checklist has been completed Ensure there is and spill kit in the vehicle and be familiar with its indications and use.
Ensure medical drug bag is removed from the vehicle daily and locked away in the Safe.
Assist the doctor in the event of a cardiac arrest of patient or other emergencies as outlined in Basic Life Support (BLS) training.
Corporate LiveWell Logistics Work with the Logistics Team Lead when assigned to the Corporate LiveWell team to ensure there is efficient delivery and collection of all supplies to the corporate site.
Liaise with the dedicated HR person in the corporate site to gain access to the LiveWell rooms for delivery and collections.
Work with the on-line LiveWell planner to ensure correct stock ready for each site.
Assist with the monthly Quality Control (QC) of the point of care equipment.
Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Logistics Team Lead or Operations Manager.
The foregoing should not be considered exhaustive.
IT Support Manage stock of phones, laptops and other relevant IT equipment.
Liaise with stakeholders in IT and Eolas on delivery of these items to colleagues.
Invoice requisitioning Requisition of logistics invoices on Integra Support for Vhi Health & Wellbeing Provide logistics and administrative support for other Vhi Health & Wellbeing services as required.
This includes but is not limited to Screening and Vhi 360 Clinics.
Education & Experience Full clean driving licence.
Previous experience working in a logistics department.
An aptitude for or previous experience in a medical or pharmaceutical environment is desirable Good analytical skills.
Excellent IT skills.
Demonstrated alignment to Vhi values Skills and Abilities Good written and oral communication skills Prioritising and organisational skills are essential.
Customer focused with caring and helpful attitude is essential.
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