Supply Technician (Medical)

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that supplies and materials are distributed to all areas served by Logistics. Provide wards clinics operating rooms secondary storage locations and other hospital facilities with supplies and materials including but not limited to sterile and non sterile medical supplies instrument sets and equipment. Qualifications To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/25/2026. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: 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. OR - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Successfully completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business - secretarial or technical school - junior college - college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR - Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond completed 4 years above high school in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education was obtained in an accredited business - secretarial or technical school - junior college - college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Duties Major Duties: 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 - instruments sets - and equipment Maintains stock and primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services Pulls stock and material - replenishes stock inventory - interacts with customers and maintains records on stock levels Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in a computerized inventory management system Completes specialty cart preparation and stocking Informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies - current medical resources and shelf life Communicates with lead or supervisor on any concerns related to supplies - equipment and procedures Provides information to customers or external stakeholders regarding medical supplies Escalates complex or unresolvable issues to the supervisor or more senior staff Works with customers to resolve supply management issues including receiving requests - clarifying user requirements - explaining delays - expediting deliveries and resolving problems Works with clinical and administrative personnel regarding administrative and medical supplies Ensures data integrity of the inventory management system Utilizes computerized systems including bar-coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies Utilizes an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment processes Ensures data accuracy in the automated system Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner - ensures supplies and material are delivered in sterile and operational condition Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled Checks inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts Monitors expiration dates - rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates Cleans assigned areas in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines - local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - and Joint Commission standards as scheduled Recommends revisions in stock levels as needed to supply changes to Inventory Management Specialists Interprets policies - procedures - manual and regulations pertaining to supply/inventory management and federal acquisition systems Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of need or on an emergent basis as appropriate Monitors stock usage in areas of the medical center and makes necessary adjustments Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Monday - Friday to include rotating weekends and holidays Virtual: This is not a virtual position #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs