Supply Technician (Medical)

Department of Veterans Affairs•Fort Wayne, IN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure that supplies and material are distributed to all areas within the VA medical center. Provides various hospital facilities with supplies and material including, but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instruments sets, and equipment. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until March 31, 2026 or until the position is filled. Eligible applicants will be referred on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. The duties of the Supply Technician GS-2005-5 includes but is not limited to: Supply Distribution Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services. Pulls stock inventory and material from main inventory for delivery. Maintains records on stock levels; Recommends revisions to supply stock levels to Inventory Management Specialists. Monitors expiration dates to limit outdates and removes items from use as required. Supports managers in checking inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts. Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled. Performs daily inventory of primary and secondary inventory points using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule. Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock. Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition. Cleans assigned secondary areas (shelves and bins) in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines. Inventory Control - Receiving Receives supplies and material into the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area. Unpacks/uncrates supplies from shipping cartons; Stores items in accordance with established guidelines, utilizing a computerized inventory system to ensure sterility and integrity of the supplies and material.

Responsibilities

Maintains stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services.
Pulls stock inventory and material from main inventory for delivery.
Maintains records on stock levels
Recommends revisions to supply stock levels to Inventory Management Specialists.
Monitors expiration dates to limit outdates and removes items from use as required.
Supports managers in checking inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts.
Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled.
Performs daily inventory of primary and secondary inventory points using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule.
Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock.
Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring supplies and material delivered are in sterile and operational condition.
Cleans assigned secondary areas (shelves and bins) in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines.
Receives supplies and material into the VA Health Care System and supported catchment area.
Unpacks/uncrates supplies from shipping cartons
Stores items in accordance with established guidelines, utilizing a computerized inventory system to ensure sterility and integrity of the supplies and material.