Part-Time Water Sampling Technician

I-2-I Solutions•San Diego, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

I-2-I Solutions, Inc. (I-2-I) is seeking a Part-Time Water Sampling Technician to collect critical and utility water samples from designated sampling ports within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD). The technician will perform routine water sampling in accordance with established procedures, contract requirements, applicable AAMI standards, and facility safety requirements. The collected samples will be used to evaluate water quality and support the safe and uninterrupted operation of water systems serving the Sterile Processing Department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Prior experience in water sampling, water quality testing, laboratory sampling, medical facility water systems, Sterile Processing Department water systems, or related work is required.
Familiarity with water quality sampling procedures and laboratory sample handling.
Ability to accurately collect, label, document, package, and transport water samples.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sample identification and recordkeeping.
Ability to follow established sampling procedures, safety requirements, and facility protocols.
Ability to work professionally within a hospital/medical-center environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with facility personnel and the I-2-I project team.
Reliable and able to consistently meet the required monthly sampling schedule.
Ability to work independently while coordinating sampling activities with facility personnel.
Ability to respond to occasional unscheduled or emergency sampling requirements, when needed.
Must be able to satisfy applicable Naval Medical Center San Diego access and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

additional education or training in environmental science, water quality, laboratory science, healthcare, or a related technical field preferred.
Knowledge of ANSI/AAMI ST108 or comparable healthcare water-quality standards preferred.
Experience collecting samples from designated sample ports and points of use preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect critical and utility water samples from designated sample ports according to the required monthly and quarterly testing schedules.
Collect samples from point-of-use critical water, reverse-osmosis critical water, and utility water sources.
Follow established sampling procedures and applicable ANSI/AAMI ST108 guidelines to ensure accurate and representative sample collection.
Perform or coordinate required water quality testing for collected samples in accordance with the contract requirements.
Accurately document sample information, including sample location/port, date, time, sample type, testing parameters, and other required information.
Properly label, handle, preserve, package, and transport samples for laboratory analysis as required.
Maintain sampling equipment in proper working condition and ensure applicable test equipment is appropriately calibrated.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safe working conditions while performing sampling activities within the medical facility.
Comply with all applicable facility security, safety, infection-control, PPE, and access requirements.
Report abnormal sampling conditions, failed or out-of-range results, sampling issues, or other water-quality concerns to the designated I-2-I supervisor.
Assist with re-testing when required due to failed or out-of-range results.
Maintain required sampling records, field service documentation, and other project records.
Provide timely information and documentation necessary for laboratory reports and contract deliverables.
Support unscheduled or emergency water sampling following water interruptions, system repairs, disinfection, or other distribution-system events, when requested and authorized.
Be available for potential on-site re-testing within the required response timeframe when results fall outside applicable AAMI standards.