Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Chief

Fadona; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief for the Sterile Processing Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center. In this vital role, you will oversee the management of the SPS department, ensuring the highest standards of decontamination and sterilization. Your leadership will be crucial in training staff, managing inventory, and maintaining quality assurance systems. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in health care. If you are passionate about quality and operational excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or one year of education in health care-related courses.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan work, set priorities, and schedule for the SPS department.
• Manage budgets and maintain quality assurance systems.
• Oversee decontamination and sterilization activities.

Skills

Management of SPS operations

Budget management

Quality assurance

Inventory control

Training and development

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health care-related courses

Job description

Summary

The Dayton VA Medical Center is seeking a Chief for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). The Chief is responsible for planning, directing, and managing all areas of the SPS department, including decontamination, sterile preparation, non-biological implantable devices, reprocessing of reusable medical devices, and inventory control.

Qualifications

Applicants pending completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be considered tentatively but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA Policy.
• Experience and/or Education: Six months of experience demonstrating ability or understanding of the work, or one year of education beyond high school including health care-related courses.
• Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable for entry-level positions.
• Certification: None required. MSTs employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date are considered to meet all basic requirements.
• Foreign Education: Must be evaluated by a private organization for equivalency if completed outside the U.S.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Grade Determinations (GS-10):

• One year of experience equivalent to GS-09.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities including ability to manage SPS operations, evaluate products, perform supervisory duties, analyze fiscal data, and strategic planning.

Physical Requirements:

Some walking, standing, lifting, and carrying are required, along with working in contaminated and clean environments, wearing protective clothing, and exposure to loud noises and odors.

Duties

• Planning work, setting priorities, and scheduling.
• Interviewing candidates, recommending appointments, promotions, and reassignments.
• Training and developing staff.
• Managing collection, receipt, processing, and inventory of instrumentation and equipment.
• Overseeing decontamination, sterilization, and high-level disinfection activities.
• Maintaining quality assurance and electronic tracking systems.
• Managing budgets, inventory, and equipment valued over $1.4 million.
• Developing and maintaining a Quality Control Program and ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule and Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• Competitive salary, pay increases, and possible recruitment incentive.
• Paid time off, parental leave, child care subsidy, retirement benefits, health insurance, and other federal benefits.
• Telework not available; this is not a virtual position.