Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Chief
The Chief of Sterile Processing Service is responsible for the oversight of all operational, supervisory and administrative activities of the service. The incumbent is responsible for all decontamination, sterilization and disposition of facility critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME). Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Chief assigns work, through the SPS lead MSTs and supervisors, with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance for unusually complex situations. The Chief works independently or as team member with other Service Chiefs within VA NYHHS in both clinical and administrative Services. Responsible for ensuring that the facility is supplied with RME that is reprocessed by following specific manufacturer instructions for use, Serves as a liaison between SPS and other departments. Ensures that RME is cleaned, reprocessed and packaged for use by clinical personnel throughout all clinical and patient care areas of the facility. Position may entail other duties as assigned and travel across the 3 campuses. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, . 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. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3J. Education and/or Education:
(1) Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; OR (2) 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 3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Preferred
Experience:
Experience in sterile processing and decontamination. Supervisory experience. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-10 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Chief:
(a) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9), which includes the following duties:
Oversees all decontamination, sterilization and disposition of facility critical and semi-critical RME. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate in compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations. Contributes to the effective utilization of resources, budgetary allocation and fiscal management. Makes selections, assigns personnel and provides direction to subordinate staff. Manages the training, documenting and evaluating of staff. Serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to implement and incorporate regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPS operations. 2. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. 3. Ability to integrate SPS managerial duties, which includes strategic planning of facility organizational goals and integration of SPS vision and values within the organizational mission. 4. Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. 5. Skill to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions. 6. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data in order to forecast resource and equipment needs. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/83 PART II APPENDIX G47, MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING) QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated July 8, 2015. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Chief assigns work, through the SPS lead MSTs and supervisors, with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance for unusually complex situations. The Chief works independently or as team member with other Service Chiefs within VA NYHHS in both clinical and administrative Services. Responsible for ensuring that the facility is supplied with RME that is reprocessed by following specific manufacturer instructions for use, Serves as a liaison between SPS and other departments. Ensures that RME is cleaned, reprocessed and packaged for use by clinical personnel throughout all clinical and patient care areas of the facility. Position may entail other duties as assigned and travel across the 3 campuses. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 AM - 4:
30 PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, . 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. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3J. Education and/or Education:
(1) Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; OR (2) 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 3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Preferred
Experience:
Experience in sterile processing and decontamination. Supervisory experience. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:
GS-10 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Chief:
(a) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9), which includes the following duties:
Oversees all decontamination, sterilization and disposition of facility critical and semi-critical RME. Develops and maintains a system of internal reviews that ensure service programs operate in compliance with regulatory and accrediting organizations. Contributes to the effective utilization of resources, budgetary allocation and fiscal management. Makes selections, assigns personnel and provides direction to subordinate staff. Manages the training, documenting and evaluating of staff. Serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to implement and incorporate regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPS operations. 2. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. 3. Ability to integrate SPS managerial duties, which includes strategic planning of facility organizational goals and integration of SPS vision and values within the organizational mission. 4. Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. 5. Skill to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions. 6. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data in order to forecast resource and equipment needs. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/83 PART II APPENDIX G47, MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING) QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated July 8, 2015. Physical Requirements:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- Department:
0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician - Salary Range:
$80,745 to $104,971 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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