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Colorado State University
Laboratory and Central Supply Support
Fort Collins
FULL TIME
September 20, 2024
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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 freight and Central Stores is to provide 24-hour, 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 Stores units instruct professional and paraprofessional Veterinary Medical students, interns, residents, Veterinary Technicians, and Front Range Community College Veterinary Technician Students in a clinical setting with an emphasis on the use and care of instruments and equipment used in the treatment of sick animals.
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
- Confidence – they expect success in what they do
- Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
- Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
- Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
- Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
- Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week; benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
- Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
- Attractive evening work schedule that is flexible yet consistent Monday-Friday
- Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your overall well-being
- FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
- Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
- FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
- After-school programs and summer camps for kids
- Community Discounts
- FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification
Retirement Programs
Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Are you organized, efficient, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly? Colorado State University is seeking dedicated Central Supply Support positions to ensure our teams have the tools and supplies they need to excel. In this essential role, you’ll manage inventory, coordinate deliveries, and support various departments, making a significant impact on our daily operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love being the behind-the-scenes hero, we want you to be a part of our team!
This position receives and delivers all of the medical supplies, equipment, instruments, and freight for the VTH which is used for the instruction of professional and paraprofessional Veterinary Medical students. This position will also provide service and care to the public and professional research environment dealing with the care and treatment of animals.
The employee in this position is designated as essential personnel and may need to be available to support hospital personnel in times of campus closures.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One year of full-time work experience.
- Capability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform tasks that require repetitive movements and manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail in handling supplies to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using inventory management software, email, and basic office applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel).
- Effective written communication skills.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Experience in managing supplies, inventory control, warehousing, handling, shipping, receiving, storing, distribution of goods, or related areas.
- Experience in a Veterinary or Medical Setting: Familiarity with the unique demands of working in an animal or human health care environment, including knowledge of medical supplies, equipment, and inventory control methods.
- Knowledge of Sterilization Procedures: Understanding of proper sterilization techniques and protocols, including handling and preparing surgical instruments.
- Willingness and ability to gain certification to operate a forklift or other material-handling equipment used to manage bulk supplies.
- Problem-solving skills: ability to anticipate potential supply chain issues and propose effective solutions to ensure continuous availability of necessary materials.
- Teamwork and collaboration: demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, contributing to a positive and efficient workplace culture.
- 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 fork lift and other materials handling equipment.
- Prioritize surgical, medical, teaching, and research needs of all units in the hospital and fill their orders as needed. Inform and provide units with alternative supply sources for unique or hard-to-find items. Remove these items from inventory using the correct procedures for said task.
- Assemble accurate inventory records by allocating medical and surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment to the proper charge accounts. Enter all hospital charges, client bills, and hospital area charge accounts by means of the computer. Contact purchasing when inventory levels reach the reorder point established by purchasing.
- Check-in, inspect, clean, assemble, wrap, sterilize, and store surgical and medical supplies, instruments, and equipment used at the VTH for the instruction of professional and paraprofessional Veterinary Medical students in the care and treatment of the animals.
- Work in Central Supply laundry when needed, performing all tasks associated with this job. These include loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding and wrapping surgical gowns and drapes for sterilization, folding all non-surgical laundry and placing on appropriate department shelves
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 VTH HR staff at vth_hr@colostate.edu. 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.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
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