Part-Time Utility and Critical Water Sampling Technician
Company: I-2-I Solutions, Inc.Location: Asheville VA Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NCJob Type: Part-time, as neededSchedule: Monthly sampling, generally between the 10th and 15th of each month, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Position Summary
I-2-I Solutions is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Utility and Critical Water Sampling Technician to support water-quality monitoring within the Sterile Processing Service Department at the Asheville VA Medical Center.
The technician will collect utility and critical-water samples from designated locations, perform assigned field measurements, maintain accurate sampling documentation, and prepare samples for laboratory transportation. Occasional repeat or emergency sampling may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Collect utility and critical-water samples from designated locations within the Sterile Processing Service Department.
- Collect samples from reprocessing areas, storage tanks, treatment-system outlets, feedlines, and other assigned sampling points.
- Collect samples for bacteria, endotoxin, total organic carbon, hardness, and ionic-contaminant testing.
- Perform assigned field measurements, which may include pH, conductivity or resistivity, temperature, color, and turbidity.
- Follow approved sampling procedures to prevent contamination and maintain sample integrity.
- Properly label, preserve, and store samples.
- Complete field logs, sample records, and chain-of-custody documentation accurately.
- Prepare samples for timely delivery or shipment to the designated laboratory.
- Maintain sampling meters, coolers, supplies, and equipment in clean working condition.
- Report damaged sampling points, abnormal readings, or unusual water-quality conditions.
- Coordinate sampling visits with I-2-I Solutions and VA personnel.
- Support emergency and repeat sampling assignments when requested.
- Complete required VA compliance-awareness and records-management training.
Work Schedule
- Routine sampling will generally be performed once per month.
- Monthly work must normally be completed between the 10th and 15th of each month.
- Work will be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Additional annual, emergency, or repeat sampling may be required.
- Emergency assignments must be completed within five business days of notification.
- Hours will vary depending on the sampling event.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in water sampling, environmental work, laboratory operations, healthcare, sterile processing, or specimen collection is preferred.
- Ability to follow detailed written sampling procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Ability to prevent sample contamination and maintain sample integrity.
- Experience using portable water-quality meters or field-testing equipment is preferred.
- Ability to complete chain-of-custody and sample-tracking forms.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and carry sampling equipment and coolers.
- Ability to work independently in an active medical-facility environment.
- Ability to meet VA identity-verification, access, compliance, and training requirements.
Preferred Background
Applicants with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Water Quality Technician
- Environmental Technician
- Laboratory or Specimen Collection Technician
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Hospital Facilities or Water-System Technician
- Environmental Health or Public Health Technician
- Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field
Employment Type
Part-time, as-needed field position. The role includes scheduled monthly sampling and occasional annual, repeat, or emergency assignments.
This position supports utility and critical-water monitoring for sterile-processing operations and does not involve Legionella sampling.
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