Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)-Censitrac Administrator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to oversee the Censitrac instrument tracking system and lead a team in a high-demand hospital setting. Responsibilities include management, troubleshooting, and monitoring of tracking data, plus coordinating instrument maintenance and repairs to ensure readiness.

The role requires reading and interpreting procedures, strong written and spoken English, and leadership to direct staff while

Competenze

• Six months of experience demonstrating ability to perform the work or understanding of the work.
• One year above high school with at least 6 hours in health care related courses (sterile processing, nursing assistant, OR tech, etc.).
• Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level.

Mansioni

• Oversee Sterile Processing Services' equipment tracking system.
• Manage, troubleshoot, and monitor instrument tracking and maintenance data.
• Coordinate instrument maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and staff instruction.

Conoscenze

Procedures interpretation

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Sterility knowledge

Formazione

Some college or health care courses

Strumenti

Censitrac software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)-Censitrac Administrator is responsible for the oversight of the Sterile Processing Services' equipment tracking system. Responsibilities include management, creation, troubleshooting, problem solving, monitoring, and maintaining instrument tracking systems as well as coordinating, maintaining, and monitoring instrument maintenance and repair.

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, part II.
• Experience and/or Education:
  • 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.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

GS-08, Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Censitrac Administrator

Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to read and interpret written procedures and select appropriate action in order to instruct staff in correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments.
2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to ensure staff compliance with written directives, rules and regulations.
3. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers.
4. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures.
5. Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments.

Preferred Experience

• At least five years experience in hospital-based sterile processing.
• Endoscope processing experience is preferred.
• Certification from a nationally accredited organization is preferred.
• VA Level 1 and 2 preferred.
• Training and leadership experience is preferred.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08.

Physical Requirements

Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.