Hospital Water Sampling Specialist

JazzHR; Hines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital seeks a Water Sampling Technician to perform on-site sampling for the Sterile Processing Service water system and related areas.

You will collect samples per schedule, ensure proper labeling, packaging, and shipment to the designated laboratory, while maintaining traceability and compliance with AAMI ST108 requirements. The role requires handling routine monthly/quarterly sampling, supporting repeat sampling, and being available for emergency sampling with rapid

Qualifications

• Training in water-sampling techniques and procedures.
• Ability to follow written sampling procedures and AAMI ST108-related requirements.
• Ability to correctly identify sampling locations and collect samples without contaminating the sample.
• Ability to properly label, package, document, and prepare samples for laboratory shipment.
• Ability to work in a hospital and sterile-processing environment while following PPE, infection-control, safety, security, and visitor requirements.
• Ability to communicate professionally with VA personnel, laboratory personnel, and project management.
• Personnel must be able to demonstrate competency when requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site water sampling at all assigned locations within the SPS and associated hospital areas.
• Follow approved water-sampling techniques, project procedures, and applicable AAMI ST108 requirements.
• Collect routine monthly and quarterly samples according to the established sampling schedule and assigned locations.
• Collect samples for parameters including pH, alkalinity, bacteria, endotoxin/LAL, ionic contaminants, conductivity, total hardness, and other tests required under the contract.
• Package samples for shipment to the laboratory while protecting sample integrity and following applicable handling procedures.
• Notify the project manager or laboratory of any collection issue, damaged container, suspected contamination, incorrect sampling point, or other condition that could affect sample validity.
• Support repeat sampling when laboratory results or project requirements call for a new sample.
• Be available for emergency sampling when a potential contamination event affecting the water supply occurs. For emergency events, the contractor must respond within one hour and, when required, dispatch sampling personnel to the site within 24 hours.
• Complete routine sampling assignments within the project’s normal on-site service hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, excluding federal holidays.

Skills

Water sampling techniques

PPE & infection control

Labeling & packaging

Laboratory shipment preparation

Safety compliance

Professional communication

Competency demonstration

Job description

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital seeks a Water Sampling Technician to perform on-site sampling for the Sterile Processing Service water system and related areas.

You will collect samples per schedule, ensure proper labeling, packaging, and shipment to the designated laboratory, while maintaining traceability and compliance with AAMI ST108 requirements. The role requires handling routine monthly/quarterly sampling, supporting repeat sampling, and being available for emergency sampling with rapid