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Supply Technician – Medical | Federal government of the United States


Job title: Supply Technician – Medical

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThese positions serve as Supply Technician – Medical for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The Supply Technician – Medical provides 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.OverviewOpen & closing dates11/05/2024 to 11/12/2024Salary$46,494 – $60,439 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 5Location2 vacancies in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCARZ-12599682-25-TJEControl number817430600This job is open toVideosDuties***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***The major duties include but are not limited to:

  • 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; and,
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not ApprovedRequirementsConditions of Employment

  • 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) – See “Additional Information” below for details.

QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you must meet one of the following:Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the federal service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Supply Technician – Medical, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes 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 customer questions regarding supplies and materials. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates, AND hours worked per week. ~OR~
Education: Successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~
Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~AND~Driver’s License Requirement (Screen-out): This position requires driving a government vehicle to perform the official duties of the position; therefore, a current and valid state driver’s license is required. Note: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver’s license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver’s license.You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

  • TECHNICAL COMPETENCE
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION
  • ATTENTION TO DETAIL
  • REASONING

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Physical Requirements: 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 of medical supplies (weighing in excess of 100+ pounds). With proper assistance, moves heavier items that weigh over 40 pounds.
Works is performed 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 work of the position. Work requires stocking supplies in the primary inventory area as well as numerous secondary inventory points throughout the hospital work area, including wards, clinics, operating rooms, warehouses, and nursing areas. Work requires maintaining a clean environment while performing tasks that can produce dust or other infectious pollutants while transitioning between environments. Supported units may be offsite requiring roundtrip travel time in excess of 90 minutes.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at .EducationIMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: .Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant’s criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit at .

  • Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $46494 – 60439 per year

Location: The Bronx, NY

Job date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:23:20 GMT

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