Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)-Censitrac Administrator

Veterans Health Administration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal health insurance

Federal pension

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)-Censitrac Administrator.

The role oversees the Sterile Processing Services instrument tracking system, coordinating maintenance, troubleshooting, and data monitoring to ensure accurate inventory and readiness for patient care. The position requires leadership of a work team, collaboration with Facility IT and Biomed, and expertise in CensiTrac and automated tracking

Qualifications

• Experience with instrument tracking systems and data reporting.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance and repair for sterile equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Sterile Processing Services' instrument tracking system and related equipment.
• Coordinates maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of tracking software and hardware.
• Provides guidance and training on the automated tracking system to staff and management.
• Analyzes data to identify performance improvements and ensure accurate inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Sterile processing

Education

Education recognition by US DOE

Tools

CensiTrac software

Job description

Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)-Censitrac Administrator

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)-Censitrac Administrator include, but are not limited to: Oversees a work team that includes at least one MST position that is above full performance. Works with Censis Technologies, Inc in troubleshooting documentation issues or system performance issues.

Works with Facility IT and Biomed to create a middle layer of troubleshooting administration unless hardware related issue. Utilizes instrument marking techniques for the proper identification and tracking of surgical instrumentation after sterilization. Maintains records produced by automated equipment tracking systems.

Responsible for providing expertise, guidance, and training when necessary, for and to the staff and management of the Sterile Processing Service on the automated equipment tracking system and its interconnection with the Decontamination and Preparation areas. Uses automated equipment tracking systems to plan for and determine current and future supply and instrument requirements to meet the needs of the facility.

Utilizes and is proficient in electronic equipment tracking systems and data communication systems and is required to remain up to date as technology changes and improvements to systems are made. Reviews data and validates information, develops templates for reporting purposes, analyzes data for performance improvement.

Monitors the quality of input and output of automated inventory management systems, recommends system and program changes to improve timeliness, accuracy, and utility of inventory information for users. Participates in the installation of automated instrument tracking systems in SPS by defining the nature of information required, organizational responsibilities, computer network requirements, and the nature of output from the service.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; Subject to change based on facility needs. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 580-02411F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Requirements & 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69798 – $90734/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.