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Supply Chain Associate-Operating Room & Sterile Processing (2nd shift)

Duke Clinical Research Institute
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Apr 14, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care. This Position Offers a $2500 Commitment Bonus!! Entity:Duke Health (Duke Raleigh Hospital)Work Location:3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 Work Schedule & Training Requirement Standard Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm Monday-Friday (some weekends required) Mandatory Training:The selected candidate will train onFirst Shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday)for the first30-90 daysbefore transitioning to the permanent night shift. General Description Directly responsible for leading all day-to-day activities of the Supply Chain Associates (Levels 1 & 2) within theOperating Room and Sterile Processingservice lines. This role involves process improvements, relationship building, establishing performance expectations, and maintaining team morale. Duties and Responsibilities Operational Support Support day-to-day supply chain functions in assigned areas, including theOR, Sterile Processing, and STAT rooms. Assemble case carts for surgical supplies Plan and schedule work for stockroom and warehouse personnel to ensure adequate manning and space for surgical supply tasks Clinical Support & Order Fulfillment Fulfill surgical ordersand manage inventory for Pyxis stations and PAR areas. Work closely withNursing and OR staffto perform par maintenance and adjustments. Lead the handling of incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring Goods Receipts are verified and recorded. Coordinate with Procurement to manage backorders and product conversions, keeping clinical customers informed of status changes. Performance Improvement Identify and implement department improvements related tosafety, FIFO rotations, and shelf spacing optimization. Track daily output and performance metrics, reporting product outages or increased utilization to leadership. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for surgical supply chain functions to provide a single point of contact for clinical customers. Required Qualifications Education High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Postsecondary education in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred. Experience At least 1 yearof experience in distribution, warehousing, logistics, or material handling required. Note: Relevant postsecondary education can offset the experience requirement (1 year of education = 1 year of experience). Preferred Requirements & Exposure OR Exposure:Previous experience navigating a hospital setting and working within an Operating Room environment. Sterile Processing: Prior knowlege/ experience in Sterile Processing (SPD) workflows and instrumentation. Technical Skills:Experienceassembling equipmentand priorwarehouse experience. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Valid Driver's License (may be required). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Physical Requirements Heavy Lifting:Must be able to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Case Cart Management:The ability to push/pullheavy case carts(loaded and unloaded) requires up to100 pounds of exertional forcedaily. Frequent reaching, lifting, stooping, and bending are essential to daily duties. Soft Skills Ability to navigate complex clinical environments and build relationships with surgical teams. Possess a sense of urgency and a proactive, customer-based philosophy. Strong oral and written communication skills and proficiency in computerized inventory management environments. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. 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