Medical Supply Technician

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

• Overall Purpose of the Job
  
  

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this

position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined

below:

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced

Medical Supply Technician to ensure supplies and material are distributed from secondary inventory points to

all areas serviced by the Logistics Service including sterile and non‑sterile medical supplies by scanning,

receiving, storing, rotating using the first in, first out method, and delivering. Use Department of Veterans

Affairs automated inventory systems and follow Veterans Health Administration directives, local policies,

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and manufacturer guidance to maintain accurate inventory and

uninterrupted clinical support.

• Key Responsibilities
• Maintain stock at primary and secondary inventory locations; replenish from main inventory; maintain
  
  

accurate records; recommend stock‑level revisions to Inventory Management Specialists.

• Perform daily inventories using bar‑coding and automated systems on a predetermined schedule;
  
  

reconcile discrepancies between system records and physical counts.

• Distribute items using computerized inventory systems such as Generic Inventory Package (GIP),
  
  

Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), AbovePAR, and ParEx;

use a pager or similar device to expedite requests; fulfil routine and emergent needs.

• Monitor expirations, recall items, and hazard alerts; rotate stock; remove out‑of‑date items; escalate
  
  

significant deviations to Inventory Management Specialists.

• Clean and maintain assigned secondary storage in accordance with aseptic principles,
  
  

infection‑control guidance, local SOPs, and Joint Commission standards.

• Deliver supplies accurately and on time to wards, clinics, and remote secondary locations; ensure
  
  

delivered items are in sterile and operational condition; complete specialty cart preparation and

stocking. Delivery by motor vehicle may be required.

• Receive, unpack, store, and mark items and shelving; consolidate materials for space utilization and
  
  

protection; support wall‑to‑wall and periodic inventories; assist other logistics functions as assigned.

• Apply and comply with Veterans Health Administration directives, local policies, SOPs, manufacturer’s
  
  

catalogs and fact sheets, and shelf‑life guidelines; interpret and apply regulatory guidance and elevate

unresolved issues appropriately.

• Communicate professionally with customers and stakeholders; use tact and diplomacy; promptly
  
  

escalate service issues when required.

• Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); wear Department of Veterans Affairs‑provided
  
  

identification badge above the waist; do not use personal electronic devices while working except in

an emergency.

• Meet staffing and scheduling requirements, including fixed tours and rotational shifts with possible
  
  

weekend and Federal holiday coverage as specified for the site.

• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are
  
  

client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory

bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not

specifically listed above

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• Practical knowledge of supply and inventory management (stock rotation, recalls, hazard alerts) and ability
  
  

to interpret policies, procedures, manuals, and regulations.

• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) to manage supply inventory.
• Experience in healthcare logistics or distribution preferred.
  
  

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• Operate automated systems (scanning, bar‑coding, computerized inventory) for delivery and inventory
  
  

control; validate and maintain data accuracy.

• Continually monitor needs and trends, make necessary adjustments, and escalate complex issues to the
  
  

supervisor or Inventory Management Specialists.

• Communicate effectively with clinical and administrative customers and vendors; provide timely,
  
  

customer‑focused support.

• Technically proficient to perform the stated duties.
• Basic mathematical problem solving.
  
  

Education Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for the full workday; frequent reaching, bending, and lifting of packages up to 50 pounds;
  
  

push loaded carts that may exceed 100 pounds; request assistance for items over 40 pounds.

• Work across wards, clinics, operating rooms, warehouses, and storage buildings; conditions may be hot,
  
  

cold, drafty, or poorly lit; risk of trips, scrapes, cuts, or bruises; maintain a clean environment even when

tasks generate dust or pollutants.

Other Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• Must not have a criminal record.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. Must have Real ID
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.
  
  

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.