AGS is currently recruiting for Sterile Processing Technicians, serves as a Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution ( MSD ) areas of Logistics Service within the VA Health Care System. 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.
Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited:
Replenishes and stock inventory for delivery and maintains records on stock levels.
Provides information to staff regarding medical supplies;
Monitor expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates.
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; and Receives supplies and material into the medical center’s catchment area.
Work Schedule:
Full-Time
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
W-2 Straight
Long Term
Qualifications: Must meet (1) or more of these criteria
by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
2 current years of documented work in the field.
Graduation from a nationally recognized Operating Room Technician training
program with a minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a
Sterile Processing Service environment.
Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a
minimum of 2 current years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing
Service environment.
SPS environment.
experience for a minimum of 5 years
Providing supplies and material to clinical and/or administrative areas of a facility; scanning, bar-coding, receiving, storing and distributing supplies, instruments and other material; pulling stock, replenishing stock and maintaining records on stock levels; monitoring expiration dates; cleaning assigned areas in accordance with regulations and policy; utilizing an automated system to maintain inventory; and answers questions regarding supplies and materials.
Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Customer Service:
Works and communicates with clients and customers (e.g. any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit provides, including individuals who work in your agency or in other agencies or organizations outside the Government) to satisfy their expectations. Committed to quality services.
Technology Application:
Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications/systems to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles or relationships that explain facts, data or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday, and frequent reaching, bending and lifting of supply packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds). Work requires pushing loaded carts ( approx 40 pounds) medical supplies with proper assistance, may move heavier items that weigh over 40 pounds. Works throughout the medical center and supported catchment areas, which includes wards, storage buildings, and warehouses that range from a clean environment to hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. The possibility of trips, falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises or injury are present in the day-to-day.
Aligned Government Services, (AGS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex , gender identity , national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, pregnancy, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity , national origin, or inquiring about. discussing. or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
