Medical Materiel

Medical Materiel

A Medical Materiel (a.k.a. Loggie) is a vital component of the healthcare delivery system. Employed by hospitals, clinics, and the military; Loggies are highly skilled specialists responsible for performing and managing preparation and maintenance of manual and computerized accountable medical materiel records, and requisitioning, receiving, storing, issuing, safeguarding and accounting for supplies and medical equipment used to meet the mission of all hospital organizations. These men and women are responsible maintaining requirements for and records on storage/war reserve materiel; establish stock control levels and inventory control; controlled medical items (i.e. Drugs and precious metals); and delivering supplies and equipment to the customers. Loggies have several specialized areas of which they work, such as:

 • Medical Equipment Management Office (MEMO)
 • Acquisitions
 • Controlled Medical items (known as the "Vault")
 • Inventory Management
 • Warehouse & Distribution
 • Customer Service

Medical Materiel falls under the realm of Medical logistics. These two definitions are commonly confused and must be made crystal clear.

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Medical Materiel technician training

Education Medical materiel technicians combine sound knowledge of high school courses in management, basic electronic data processing, bookkeeping, accounting, and business administration is highly desirable, and therefore tend to have a bachelors of business and advanced degrees from major universities. Most entry level Loggies enter into the field with a 2-year associates degree in Medical materiel technology and have at least 4 years experience in the field, or they spend around one year in full time military training. A 4-year graduate acts as a business administrator that perform the same medical materiel management duties similar to a manager. Practical experience is gained through internships. Continuing education in the form of mentoring and service schools is typically provided by specific medical supply manufacturers.

Professional certification

Loggies typically require a type of professional certification, such as satisfying certain education requirements and passing an examination to become a Certified Materials & Resources Professional (CMRP, Certified Medical Manager (CMM), or Certified Professional Logistician. In many cases, carrying the title of "CMRP" is highly encouraged, not mandatory, and is respected within the Loggie community

Employment

In-House: Loggies typically work in the hospital's Medical Logistics Department, but can also find employment as a third-party supply organization. Sales/Supply Organizations: Loggiess work for OEM or Third Parties and are often called sales specialists.

Military Roles

All military members entering the Medical Materiel career field receive comprehensive training and management training at the DoD Medical Materiel Technician Training School.

United States Air Force

  • Job Code 4A1X1 (where X represents the corresponding skill level 3, 5, 7 or 9)
  • Air Force Instruction 41-209, "Medical Logistics" is essentially the Air Force Loggie's bible.

United States Army

United States Navy

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