I-2-I Solutions, Inc.

Position: Part-Time Water Sample Collector - Healthcare Facilities (Legionella, Dental, Sterile Processing, Dialysis)

Location: VA Medical Centers - Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott, AZ (Travel Required)

Position Summary

I-2-I Solutions is seeking detail-oriented professionals to perform water sampling at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities across Arizona - Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott - part of the VISN 22 Desert Pacific Healthcare Network. Technicians collect water samples used to verify water quality across multiple building water systems in accordance with VA Directive 1061, ANSI/AAMI ST108, and CDC guidance.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with healthcare, laboratory, environmental, engineering, or water quality experience who enjoy independent work and travel throughout the assigned region.

Essential Duties

Collect water samples across multiple system types, including:

• Potable water (Legionella, per VA Directive 1061)
• Sterile Processing critical and utility water (per ANSI/AAMI ST108)
• Dental unit waterlines
• Dialysis water systems
• Cooling towers and other utility water

Measure and document field readings at each sample point:

• Water temperature
• Residual disinfectant / chlorine
• pH

Follow strict aseptic collection procedures for each water type
Maintain chain-of-custody documentation on every sample
Label, package, and prepare samples for overnight shipment to the laboratory
Photograph sampling locations when required
Complete electronic field documentation and upload sampling data on schedule
Coordinate directly with facility Infection Prevention, Facilities Management, Sterile Processing, and dental clinic personnel
Follow all hospital PPE and infection prevention requirements
Maintain sampling equipment and supply inventory

Qualifications

Preferred experience with one or more of the following:

• Legionella or environmental microbiology sampling
• Sterile Processing (SPD) or ANSI/AAMI ST108 water
• Dental unit waterline sampling
• Dialysis or hospital water systems
• Drinking water / environmental sampling
• Laboratory specimen collection

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a federal background check for facility access (PIV credential)
• Willingness to travel throughout Arizona, including overnight as required
• Ability to climb ladders and access mechanical rooms
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working independently in hospital environments
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong customer service skills

Preferred Background

• Water Quality Technician
• Environmental Sampling Technician
• Laboratory Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Industrial Hygiene Technician
• Military Preventive Medicine or Biomedical Equipment experience
• Arizona State Certified Water Sampler, or willingness to obtain