Sterile Supply Technician

Position Summary

Position Summary:

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Sterile Supply Technicians are the primary lead persons in medical supply inventory management, utilizing an electronic inventory system.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION.

Duties of a Sterile Supply Technician may include the following but are not limited to:

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  Responsible for ensuring on-time delivery of all pars in the morning, which also includes back-filling all carts by noon.
  
  
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  Email requests to be filled and delivered in the afternoon including, but not limited to, picking up medical requisitions, delivery to nursing units, organizing and maintaining automatic exchange cart parring system (carts and supply rooms should be maintained on a weekly basis).
  
  
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  The primary medical supply storeroom should be maintained by organizing, restocking shelf locations and performing physical inventories. According to LISVH policy and procedure manual, primary medical storeroom is to be kept in a neat, clean condition.
  
  
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  Maintenance to include, on an on-going basis, the following:
  
  
  
  
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    a) While parring units, a written record of the condition of par supply rooms must be presented to the Director of Purchasing
    
    
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    b) Re-label and reorganize par carts and primary medical supply room, so that other staff members are able to fill in on an as needed basis during vacations and holidays, etc.
    
    
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    c) Label and identify re-order points for all stock items and must be visible on each shelf location in the primary medical supply storeroom
    
    
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    d) Ensure stockroom items are re-ordered on an as needed basis to avoid stock outs
    
    
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    e) Restocking of all shelves with incoming supplies should be done after deliveries are received and must advise the Director of Purchasing of any differences in package quantities, product, etc.
    
    
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    f) Keep and maintain accurate records of all inventory issued
    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Delivery and replacement of oxygen tanks to the first floor supply room, assist in picking up medical supplies for UH Exchange Cart and pick up specimens from the third floor on a daily basis.
  
  
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  Receive, unload equipment/supplies from trucks, check PO's and fill out appropriate paperwork as needed.
  
  
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  Sort/deliver mail and assist with inventory of capital equipment as needed.
  
  
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  May be required to provide transportation for resident recreational trips, occasionally during off-shift hours, and transporting staff members to and from the Long Island State Veterans Home in inclement weather on an as needed basis.
  
  
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  Interact with all levels of administration and departmental staff.
  
  

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

Special Notes:

The Long Island State Veterans Home is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation; submit three (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s), if applicable. Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and widows, as well as Gold Star Parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative, and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's Heroes every day.

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Essential Position: This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.

The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.

The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first 6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval has been granted by Human Resources.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation, submit three (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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