Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (SPS)

The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) supports the Chief and Assistant Chief of SPS and serves as the first-line supervisor for MSTs. The incumbent supervises MSTs supporting the Reusable Medical Device (RMD) program to accomplish the mission, vision, and goals of the organization

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: The Incumbent must establish and maintain an accurate RMD inventory, reprocessing equipment, and ensure RMD availability for patient care utilization. The incumbent will plan, organize, direct, train, and coordinate all activities associated with a comprehensive RMD program. The duties of this position are highly specialized and require an in-depth knowledge of processes, reprocessing equipment, RMD, reprocessing methodology, and standards. Much of the work required is time-sensitive and complex in nature having a direct and immediate impact on healthcare delivery. The incumbent is responsible for supporting formulation and execution of the service's administrative policies and procedures. The Supervisor manages SPS as a service line within the VA healthcare system using a planned, implemented and evaluated Quality Management System (QMS) Program. Incumbent assists the Chief with overseeing decisions made daily. The Supervisor of SPS is responsible for overseeing the various SPS areas of reprocessing and functions at the James A. Haley VA Hospital and CBOCs functions include decontamination, preparation, assembly, packaging, sterilization, disinfection, and endoscope reprocessing necessary to provide patient care safely and effectively. The incumbent provides oversight in all aspects of SPS to include planning and scheduling priorities based on available staffing, RMD, reprocessing equipment, resources and the RMD reprocessing workload throughout the healthcare system. The incumbent will also develop quality measures and tracks and reports on sterile processing trends. Incumbent will also review processes, equipment, and resources to ensure the facility is keeping up with new requirements, process improvements, and best practices in the field of sterile processing. Oversees the receipt, processing, transportation, storage and utilization of critical and semi-critical RMD. Utilizes safety precautions in performance of duties. Maintains data integrity and manages information within the instrument tracking/management system to meet the clinical needs for patient care. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees and can initiate disciplinary measures. The incumbent counsels, guides and evaluates performance. The incumbent carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities. Other Duties As Assigned Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 3:30 pm to Midnight, on call, day shift 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 8 week orientation Compressed/Flexible: not available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (SPS)/PD04030F Preferred Experience Detailed knowledge of complex surgical instruments used in the operating rooms and clinic settings Ability to assemble specialty operating room and clinic instrument sets. In-depth knowledge of sterilization and decontamination Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in order to convey information to others. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to correct quality control problems. Knowledge of fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to evaluate work processes.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; or Education. One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.