MATERIAL HANDLER
Company: Vistant Corp
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: September 17, 2024
Job Description:
Vistant (formally PMCG), recognized as one of the fastest
growing companies across the country and the region by Inc. 5000,
Financial Times, Washington Technology, and the Baltimore Business
Journal, is a public-sector management consulting firm serving
federal international development, healthcare, and social services
agencies.
Job Description Summary
Vistant is actively seeking a Material Handler to support the
mission of the DHA Joint Pathology Center Contract. Material
Handlers at the Joint Pathology Center handle pathology samples,
manage inventory of medical records and pathology samples and
follow regulatory compliance and safety protocols. The JPC is a
professional environment where Material Handlers work closely with
medical professionals, researchers, and other government officials.
The Material Handler shall meet the qualifications for their
specialty and perform functions within the scope of acceptable
standards for their technical professional discipline.
Essential Responsibilities
- The Material Handler may work in the central tissue grossing
laboratory where they will assist professional staff in preparing
formalin-fixed tissue for further laboratory processing; open and
process large bulk shipments from contributors for accessioning;
clean all laboratory equipment and workstations; and process
remaining tissue for disposition or permanent storage.
- Sorts and files materials received and acknowledges in computer
system by The JPC accession number.
- Pulls materials from files upon authorized request, enters
transfer of all materials in computer tracking system, and forwards
to requester.
- Assists in performance of periodic audits of the repository
files to identify lost or misplaced materials.
- Loads and unloads shipments of materials as they are received
or shipped.
- Establishes and maintains stock records and other documents,
such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports.
Conducts quality assurance inspections of assigned areas and
responds to quality assurance issues per regulatory requirements;
must maintain cleanliness within the Aisle Savers by vacuuming and
sweeping regularly.
- Performs quality control for all equipment; follows established
methods, procedures and requirements for effective storage,
distribution and protection of equipment, stressing safety and
security. Assists with implementation of policies and procedures to
resolve issues concerning the issuance, turn in, re- distribution
and delivery of accountable equipment. Assists professional staff
as required in processing or locating required materials.
- Assists in other areas of the department as needed to process
case materials in a timely.
- Transports patient material, both active and inactive, between
operational locations.
- Conducts inventory, maintenance and stock rotation of all
equipment and supplies. Implement inspection program to monitor
logistical preparation; follows established procedures affecting
documentation, maintenance, preservation, utilization and
disposition of supplies. Ensures respective SOPs are reviewed and
updated accordingly.
- Must be able to climb ladders and lift, shift and move heavy
items - up to 15 lbs.
- Must be able to work with formalin fixed human and animal
tissues and demonstrate the ability to be customer oriented.
- Responsible for material accountability and performing
functions related to the survey and disposition of excess material
and equipment.
- Process incoming microscopic glass slides, paraffin blocks, and
formalin-fixed tissues for appropriate identification, computer
inventory acknowledgement, filing, and storage. Retrieve materials
upon authorized request, enter tracking information in computer
inventory system and forward materials to authorized requesters.
- Maintain processes to include requirements determination,
material distribution, and procurement authorization.
- Responsible for supply and logistical support for one or more
areas within the Joint Pathology Center.
- Shifts materials within the storage facilities and within the
filing equipment to ensure maximum effective utilization of space.
- Packages and/or refreshes formalin fixed tissues as required
and monitors repository shelves for any leaking packages. Maintains
cleanliness of tissue resealing area and all associated equipment.
- Transports case material from operational locations; load and
unload from delivery trucks large shipments of materials and
supplies as required. Work at the Forest Glenn Annex warehouse
facility in Silver Spring, MD.
- Shall perform services that will ensure timely preservation,
repackaging, movement and storage of specimens to predetermined and
annotated locations.
- Shall follow all mandatory documents to the extent they apply
to the contract. Experience & Skills
- Some warehousing experience to include the processing of
incoming materials for storage and pulling materials from
inventory.
- Proficiency with computer applications, e.g., Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and/or other word processing, email,
spreadsheet tools, and basic data entry techniques are
essential.
- Comfortable with basic computer tasks, such as managing files,
emails, or navigating between applications, new software systems
- Knowledge of organization and regulations as they apply to the
Defense Supply System include Defense Small Purchase Procedures,
Supply Instructions, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations.
- Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and numbering
systems sufficient to identify products used regularly in a
hospital environment.
- Knowledge of supply automation systems, procurement procedures
and office software applications to update/retrieve data and
create/manage database information.
- Ability to prioritize tasks when managing multiple critical
tasks at once.
- Ensure effective communication with your current team members,
leadership and customers.
- Experience generating inventory or tracking reports
- Familiarity with the handling and storage of pathology samples
is preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth
environment.
- Customer Service driven towards all external and internal
customers.
- Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain
confidentiality of sensitive company/employee information.
Education
- High School Graduate or Completion of GED. Security
Requirements
This position requires a government clearance (NAIC background
check). Candidates will be required to complete both a company and
government background check
Work Authorization
Must be a US Citizen
Place of Performance
Full-time position / Silver Spring, MD
Core Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Travel
Little to no travel is expected for this position
Salary Requirements
- Salary range: $40,000
- The above salary range represents a general guideline; however,
Vistant considers a number of factors when determining base salary
offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and
the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market
conditions.
Legal Disclaimers
Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation
and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility. Vistant
participates in E-Verify.
Vistant provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants
and employees, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national
origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression),
sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,
genetic information, or veteran status.
Vistant is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Telework/Remote Work policies are contingent upon client needs and
staffing requirements and are subject to change.
Applicants with disabilities may contact the Human Capital Team via
telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange
accommodation. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability,
you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human
Capital Team at HC@vistantco.com or (301) 719-2381.
Please note: Updates on applications or the general Recruiting
process should reach out to recruiting@vistantco.com.
Keywords: Vistant Corp, Potomac , MATERIAL HANDLER, Professions , Silver Spring, Maryland
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