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Working TitleCentral Supply Support

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500703AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support I

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$35,000-$41,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date07/14/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/16/2025

Description of Work Unit

At the Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day.

The purpose of Central Supply is to provide state-of-the-art storage and delivery of all surgical and medical supplies, instruments, and equipment used for the treatment and care of animals at the VTH . The Central Supply unit instructs professional and paraprofessional Veterinary Medical students, interns, residents, Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Students in a clinical setting with emphasis on the use and care of instruments and equipment used in the treatment of sick animals.

Position Reports to Materials Supervisor.

Shifts are normally Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

Work is normally performed in both office and outdoor environments.

Position Summary

This position receives and delivers medical supplies, equipment, instruments, and freight for the VTH which is used for the instruction of professional and paraprofessional Veterinary Medical students. This position provides surgical support through instrument cleaning and sterilization as well as distributing needed supplies.

Required Job Qualifications

+ High School Diploma (or GED )

+ One full-time year of experience which includes warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Knowledge of inventory control methods.

+ Working knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies.

+ Demonstrated ability to participate in positive teamwork in a diverse work group.

+ Reliable

+ Willing and able to learn new methods and computer programs.

+ Willing and able to stand and walk most of the day, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

+ Demonstrated verbal communication skills.

+ Willing and able to gain forklift certification.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategorySterilization

Duty/Responsibility

+ Check-in, inspect, clean, assemble, wrap, sterilize and store surgical and medical supplies, instruments, and equipment.

+ Anticipate needs of the dependent departments using schedules and communication methods to prioritize cleaning and sterilization of equipment and instruments.

Percentage Of Time45

Job Duty CategoryInventory

Duty/Responsibility

+ Prioritize surgical, medical, teaching, and research needs of all units in the hospital and fill their orders as needed.

+ Assemble accurate inventory records by allocating medical and surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment to the proper charge accounts.

+ Enter all hospital charges and client bills and hospital area charge accounts by means of the computer.

+ Monitor the stock levels of inventory and determine when to notify purchasing on reordering of general supplies and medical supplies.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryReceiving

Duty/Responsibility

+ Receive, inspect, sort, deliver, rotate, and store all medical and surgical supplies, instruments, equipment, pet foods, fluids for surgery, paper, and misc. supplies received at the VTH using a forklift and other materials handling equipment.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryTeaching

Duty/Responsibility

+ Instruct Veterinary Technician students’ identification, care and sterility of surgical instruments. Instruct students on use of autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and various forms of sterilization.

Percentage Of Time5

Job Duty CategoryLaundry

Duty/Responsibility

+ Work in Central Supply laundry when needed performing all tasks associated with this job.

+ These include loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding and wraping surgical gowns and drapes for sterilization, folding all non surgical laundry and placing on appropriate department shelves

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 06/16/2025. To apply, please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactVTH HR, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have at least one year of professional experience in warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of goods?

+ No

+ Yes. 1-3 years of experience.

+ Yes. 3 or more years of experience.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents