Position is located in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Section of Patient Services. The incumbent will provide inventory support and physically maintain stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for SPS. Duties include but not limited to: - Provides inventory support and physically maintains stock at secondary inventory locations for SPS. - Provides sterilization, preparation, and decontamination support for the medical center. Properly disassembles supply items avoiding damage or unnecessary wear. - Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer instructions during required troubleshooting. - Uses seasoned judgment to ensure minimum potential for damage to equipment. - Removes gross contamination, pre-sterilizes biological contamination and decontaminates all reusable supplies and equipment. - Visually examines items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting and cracks. - Operates medical equipment to determine whether it operates correctly after reassembly. - Packages individual items or assembles items into sets or trays. - Determines appropriate method of sterilization and attaches chemical indicator tape to package. - Receives new supplies, checks deliveries for quality and quantity. - Stores items in accordance with inventory system. Work Schedule: Various Schedules. Overnights/Weekends/Holidays may be required. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
