Medical Supply Technician - Inventory & Sterile Supplies

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supply Technician (Medical) to support the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) within the VA Health Care System.

The role provides wards, clinics, operating rooms, and other hospital facilities with sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instrument sets, and equipment. The position emphasizes stock management, inventory control, bar-code processing, and timely distribution of supplies across clinical areas.

Qualifications

• General Experience: One year of general experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal progression in the organization, including stocking, distributing supplies, and inventory management.
• Education: Four years of college education above high school in any field; transcripts required if qualifying on education.
• Combination: A mix of education and experience beyond the equivalent combination described above that demonstrates ability to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Pulls stock inventory and material for delivery.
• Replenishes stock inventory.
• Interacts with clinical and administrative customers and maintains stock level records.
• Communicates concerns to Lead or Supervisor about supplies, equipment and procedures.
• Provides information to customers regarding medical supplies.
• Monitors expiration dates and rotates stock to limit outdates.
• Monitors and controls critical supplies.
• Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on schedule for timely replenishment.
• Resolves discrepancies between records and physical stock counts.
• Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in computerized inventory systems.
• Delivers supplies timely and ensures items are sterile and in working condition.
• Completes specialty cart preparation and cleans secondary areas per aseptic standards.
• Receives supplies into the medical center’s catchment area.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Supply Technician (Medical) to support the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) within the VA Health Care System.

The role provides wards, clinics, operating rooms, and other hospital facilities with sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instrument sets, and equipment. The position emphasizes stock management, inventory control, bar-code processing, and timely distribution of supplies across clinical areas.