Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to coordinate sterile processing and total medical supply operations. This role supports the Veterans Health Administration’s mission within a hospital setting.

The position emphasizes coordinating equipment, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and compliance with SPS directives in a large health network.

Qualifications

• Citizenship required; VA policy governs eligibility.
• Education/experience as described; entry requirements vary.
• One year above high school with healthcare related courses or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate total medical supply support.
• Develop and implement healthcare management policies and SOPs.
• Manage the RMD SharePoint Master List for SFVAHCS.
• Coordinate with services to obtain SOPs or equipment trials.
• Monitor equipment delivery, trials, and retirements; ensure compliance.
• Lead interdisciplinary groups and evaluate products and equipment.

Skills

Sterile processing

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Leadership

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Some college coursework

Healthcare courses

Job description

Summary

Medical Supply Technician RMD Coordinator (Sterile Processing) for Veterans Health Administration at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

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 and/or Education Experience
• Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability toperform the work or provides an understanding of the work
• or Education
• One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours inhealth 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 andeducation are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable
• Certification
• None
• Foreign Education
• To be creditable - education completed outside the U
• S
• programs
• English Language Proficiency
• MSTs must be proficient in spoken and writtenEnglish in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part
• 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: GS-07 Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator Experience
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1
• Ability to interact with individuals of varying backgrounds in order to assess the needs of the department
• 2
• Ability to coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion
• 3
• Ability to interpret and apply sterile processing/infection prevention regulations and policies
• 4
• Ability to evaluate new products and equipment
• 5
• Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in carrying out sterile processing functions
• Preferred Experience: Censitrac experience preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• Major duties include but are not limited to: Plans - organizes - directs and coordinates all activities associated with a comprehensive total medical supply support operation
• Formulates and participates in development of heath care management policies - programs and operations
• Responsible for RMD SharePoint - Non-Critical Master List for the SFVAHCS
• Investigate with the requesting service the need for any manufacturer and model specific SOP's required for the requested RMD at the time the acquisition request for new equipment received in SFVAHCS
• Monitor the acquisition of new equipment and advise using services of anticipated delivery dates
• Control release of the new equipment until verification of all SOP's and competencies have been developed and communicated to staff
• Will manage RMD according to the SPS Directives - coordinate with services when a clinical service identifies medical equipment requested for trial
• Monitor the elapsed time of the equipment trial and ensure that demo equipment is returned to the vendor within the prescribed timeframes and according to policy
• Analyze using service(s) SOP's on the use of RMD and identify areas of interface between services
• Preforms require routine RMD audits coordinated by the incumbent throughout all of SFVAHCS where any critical or semi critical RMD is used
• Coordinate with the appropriate personnel - to see any RMD that has been retired and is no longer on the premises
• Work Schedule: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.