Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cheyenne VA Health Care System, Sterile Processing Service, is seeking a Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) in Cheyenne, WY. The role requires supervising MST staff and ensuring all decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring and distribution of reusable medical equipment are performed to VA standards.

The successful candidate will direct staff, plan workloads, evaluate performance, and handle discipline when necessary, while maintaining compliance and

Qualifications

• Six months of related experience or understanding of the work.
• One year above high school with 6 health care-related courses.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise MSTs and administrative planning.
• Direct staff, assign work, evaluate performance, and approve leave.
• Oversee decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RME.
• Provide technical supervision and address staff matters as needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Task planning

Staff development

Education

One year above high school with 6 health care courses

Sterile processing certification

Job description

The Cheyenne VA Health Care System, Sterile Processing Service, is currently recruiting for one (1) Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) in Cheyenne, WY.

Basic Requirements

Citizenship

Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.)

English Language Proficiency

MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.

Experience and/or Education

1. (1) Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work;
2. (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;
3. (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education 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. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U. S. programs

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 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

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 manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• 2. Ability to direct staff and manage tasks to be completed
• 3. Ability to oversee and supervise all aspects of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RME.
• 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.

Assignment.

The Supervisory MST functions as a first-level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing the work. Oversees attendance and leave, including approval of sick and annual leave and vacation schedules. Informs higher level management of anticipated vacancies or increases in workload. Recommends promotions, reassignments, recognition of superior performance, retention or release of probationary employees or other changes of assigned personnel. Holds corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management. Resolves informal complaints of employees and deals with union representatives on personnel matters. Provides technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit

Preferred Experience:

Experience in a hospital sterile processing department. Experience as a direct supervisor. Nationally recognized sterile processing certification.

Reference:

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

This vacancy is being announced above the full performance level at a GS-08

Physical Requirements:

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.