Sterile Processing Lead — Medical Supply Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Florida seeks a Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).

The incumbent will supervise MSTs, oversee the RMD program, and support the Chief and Assistant Chief of SPS to advance the mission and goals of the VA. Qualified applicants may qualify under Grandfathering provisions for current VA employees and must meet KSAs related to supervision, instrument handling, sterilization, and data-driven quality control.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instrument handling used in ORs and clinics.
• Ability to assemble complex instrument sets for OR and clinics.
• Deep understanding of sterilization and decontamination processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of sterility principles to instruct staff on decontamination procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and recommend fixes for quality issues.
• Familiar with fact-finding and investigation to evaluate processes.

Responsabilités

• Supervise MSTs and oversee decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RME.
• Provide administrative planning and direction for MST group work.
• Approve leave, assign tasks, and address staff development needs.
• Communicate with higher management regarding workload and staffing.
• Carry out supervisory duties including performance evaluations and disciplinary considerations.

Connaissances

Surgical instruments knowledge

Instrument set assembly

Sterilization & decontamination

Oral & written communication

Sterility principles

Data analysis & quality improvement

Investigation techniques

Description du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Florida seeks a Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).

The incumbent will supervise MSTs, oversee the RMD program, and support the Chief and Assistant Chief of SPS to advance the mission and goals of the VA. Qualified applicants may qualify under Grandfathering provisions for current VA employees and must meet KSAs related to supervision, instrument handling, sterilization, and data-driven quality control.