Supply Technician

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • Louisville, KY

431d • $39,576 - $51,446 • Onsite

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 in Louisville, KY. The role is essential for ensuring that wards, clinics, and operating rooms are adequately stocked with necessary medical materials, including sterile and non-sterile supplies. The technician will be responsible for inventory management, supply delivery, and maintaining records of stock levels, contributing to the overall efficiency of the healthcare services provided to veterans.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal service.
• Experience in providing supplies and materials to clinical and administrative areas.
• Knowledge of scanning, bar-coding, receiving, storing, and distributing supplies.
• Ability to monitor expiration dates and maintain clean environments.
• Experience utilizing an automated system to maintain inventory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with medical supply management systems.

Responsibilities

• Pull stock inventory and materials for delivery.
• Replenish stock inventory and maintain records on stock levels.
• Interact with clinical and administrative customers regarding supplies.
• Monitor expiration dates and rotate stock to limit outages.
• Remove items from use as required by outages.
• Perform daily inventory using bar coding equipment.
• Resolve discrepancies between records and physical counts of stock.
• Distribute items according to established requirements in computerized inventory management systems.
• Deliver supplies in a timely manner, ensuring they are in sterile and operational condition.
• Complete specialty cart preparation and clean assigned areas according to aseptic principles.
• Receive supplies and materials into the medical center's catchment area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED