Supervisory Medical Support Technician- Sterile Processing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Supervisory Medical Support Technician for the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).

You will assist the Chief and Assistant Chief, SPS in directing SPS operations and ensuring compliance with VHA directives related to sterile instrumentation and equipment processing. Responsibilities include training staff, evaluating performance, implementing action plans, coordinating with suppliers, and guiding staff through SPS guidelines.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Provides complex technical, administrative and professional guidance to Medical Supply Technicians.
• Interprets and provides direction to staff for implementing SPS guidance from VHA and other regulators.
• Monitors and conducts training of all staff to comply with work needs.
• Evaluates training requirements to maintain staff development.
• Directs response to equipment and sterilization process failures.
• Coordinates notifications and corrective actions.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates and participates in performance reviews.
• Provides orientation training for new staff and tracks progress.
• Implements action plans to improve performance.
• Provides input for operating instructions and performance standards.
• Monitors compliance with references from the sterile processing industry.
• Implements changes based on recalls and safety alerts.
• Interfaces with Healthcare Industry Representatives to ensure supplies and instrumentation meet facility needs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Supervisory

Training

Healthcare

Job description

Supervisory Medical Support Technician- Sterile Processing

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Supervisor, Sterile Processing Service (SPS) serves as the Supervisory Medical Supply Technician. Assists the Chief and Assistant Chief, SPS in the direction of the activities of SPS and shares responsibility for implementation of all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directives and guidance related to the operation of sterile instrumentation and equipment processing.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Provides complex technical, administrative and professional guidance to Medical Supply Technicians. Interprets and provides direction to staff for implementing all relevant SPS guidance and requirements from VHA and other regulatory agencies. Monitors and conducts training of all staff to comply with work needs.

Evaluates and makes determination of training requirements to maintain a professional environment for staff development. Directs the response to equipment and sterilization process failures. Coordinates notifications and corrective actions. Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides input into performance evaluation reviews. Provides orientation training for newly assigned staff. Determines progress of new staff.

Assists with implementation of Action Plans to improve performance. Provides input for development of operating instructions and performance standards. Monitors compliance. Provides detailed oversight of activities based on guidance by agencies that develop references utilized by the sterile processing industry. Implements practice changes based on product recalls, health safety product alerts and warnings issued by product manufacturers.

Interfaces with Healthcare Industry Representatives (NCR) to ensure supplies, equipment and instrumentation needs of the facility are met and assists in evaluation of follow-up support. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91299-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 $69220 – $89983/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.