Supply Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs • Iowa City, IA

363d • $40,332 - $52,426

About The Position

This position serves as Supply Technician for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa City, IA. As a Supply Technician, you will provide wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instrument sets and equipment.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Requires a valid/current state Driver's License.
• One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in the Federal service.

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite.
• Possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and post high school education.

Responsibilities

• Pulls stock inventory and material 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 by outdates.
• Monitors and controls critical supplies.
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule that will allow for timely replenishment.
• 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 material delivered are in sterile and operational condition.
• Completes specialty cart preparation.
• Cleans assigned secondary areas in accordance with aseptic principles.
• Receives supplies and material into the medical center's catchment area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees