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Supply Technician
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Lebanon, PA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Supply Technician (Medical) position at the Department of Veterans Affairs involves managing the distribution of medical supplies within the VA Health Care System. This role is crucial for ensuring that various hospital facilities, including wards, clinics, and operating rooms, are adequately stocked with necessary medical materials, both sterile and non-sterile. The technician will be responsible for inventory management, supply delivery, and maintaining records related to stock levels.
Responsibilities
- Pulls stock inventory and materials for delivery.
- Replenishes stock inventory.
- Interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains records on stock levels.
- Communicates to the Lead or Supervisor any concerns related to supplies, equipment, and procedures.
- Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies.
- Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates, and removes items from use as required.
- Monitors and controls critical supplies.
- Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule.
- Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock.
- Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory management systems.
- Delivers supplies in a timely manner and ensures supplies and materials delivered are in sterile and operational condition.
- Completes specialty cart preparation.
- Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles.
- Receives supplies and materials into the medical center's catchment area.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- May be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
- Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a medical supply environment.
- Knowledge of inventory management systems.
- Ability to operate bar coding equipment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
- Access to a range of benefits designed to make federal careers rewarding.
