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Surg Material & Supply Liaison

Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL · $20.80–$31.20 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you followed up with a vendor who missed a delivery.

What they are checking: Persistence and professionalism in holding vendors accountable.

How do you work with busy surgical staff who don't have time to explain what they need?

What they are checking: Communication and teamwork in a fast, high-pressure department.

This is a 20-hour part-time position on weekdays. What attracts you to this role?

What they are checking: Motivation and fit with the part-time schedule.

What would you do

An item a surgeon needs tomorrow is back ordered. What do you do?

What they are checking: Working with purchasing to find alternatives and communicating early with the surgical team.

You get an ECRI recall notice for a product that's on your shelves. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Taking recalls seriously and making sure affected items are pulled and communicated.

A surgical product is needed urgently from another site. How would you handle getting it here fast?

What they are checking: Problem solving under time pressure, like arranging a courier quickly.

About the work

You'll keep surgical supplies stocked at Good Samaritan's surgery department. How do you make sure the OR doesn't run out of something mid-case?

What they are checking: Understanding of PAR levels, tracking usage and planning ahead for surgical volume.

How do you keep a stockroom organized so anyone can find what they need fast?

What they are checking: Organization skills that save time when the OR is busy.

The posting mentions consignment PAR levels set with service line leaders. What do you know about consignment inventory?

What they are checking: Familiarity with vendor-owned stock and why tracking it accurately matters.

How do you keep track of equipment that needs repair?

What they are checking: Following through on broken equipment so it does not quietly disappear from service.

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The full job description

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Department: 37703 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Major Responsibilities: Maintains inventory systems for surgical services 1)Works closely with the Purchasing and Receiving Department ensuring orders and deliveries. 2)Collaborates with the purchasing department on supply acquisitions. 3)Collaborates with purchasing to find alternative sources for back ordered items. 4)Unpack and Transport of supplies to Surgery and Anesthesia Work room. 5)Follows up with vendors to ensure timely delivery. 6)Collaborates with service line team leaders for consignment PAR levels based on patient volumes. 7)May have to arrange for courier to urgently pick up or deliver surgical products. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment. 1)Maintains clean, neat work areas. 2)Store and displays supplies so they are neat, accessible and easily identifiable. 3)All paper work is organized and filed appropriately. 4)Cleaning of equipment, and defrosting of bone freezer as necessary. 5)Room rounding and maintenance of log book. 6)Communication of all ECRI Management recalls. 7)Broken equipment/repair maintenance. 8)Copier equipment/printer maintenance. 9)OR locker room management. 10)Cooling vests and lead apron management. Maintains tracks and reorders supplies utilizing both manual and computerized systems 1)Lawson ordering and processing for anesthesia and OR supplies as needed. 2)Surgi-track coordination. 3)Process bill only (pre-IPM) and (post-IPM). 4)Informs staff of new item, back orders and deletion of supplies. 5)Maintains knowledge of new supplies. 6)Ensures supplies are put away properly. 7)Purchase order issuance for non-stock. Provides support to the Surgical Services Staff 1)Collaborates with the Business Manager & OR Manager to obtain the most competitive capitol request quotes prior to placing orders. 2)Partners with Surgical Team Leaders to maintain compliance with conforming products when evaluating new products. 3)Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change. 4)Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality. 5)Maintains proper PAR levels of stock in the Anesthesia Work Room. 6)Obtains supplies and Instrumentation for the staff as needed. 7)Supports open communication; and actively participates in staff meetings. 8) Collaborates with Sterile Processing in acquiring supplies as needed. 9)Observes department and hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. 10)May have to transport specimens to pathology. Participates in cost savings opportunities. 1)Pursues cost savings opportunities. 2)Utilizes the buying agreements in product selections. 3)Participates in Value analysis team. 4)Participates in QI efforts. 5)Works with vendors in returning or exchanging overstock items. Education/Experience Required: 3-5 years’ previous experience maintaining and ordering of supplies. Previous hospital experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Good communication skills. Ability to follow directions. Computer experience. Working independently. Medical terminology. High school diploma. Current CPR. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to transport supplies and specimens to all areas of the hospital. Contact with blood/body fluids. TB test yearly. Hepatitis vaccine. Ability to respond quickly to emergent situations. Strength and dexterity to handle equipment. Heavy lifting up to 35 lbs. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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