Supervisory Medical Support Technician (Sterile Processing)-Assistant Chief

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fort Meade (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs – VA Black Hills Healthcare System in Fort Meade, SD seeks the Assistant Chief of the Sterile Processing Service. The role oversees high-level disinfection, sterilization, storage, infection control, and staff education for SPS operations.

The position requires at least six months of relevant experience or one year of health care courses, plus English proficiency and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience demonstrating ability to perform the work or understanding of the work.
• 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/surgical technician courses.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable for entry level.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sterile processing service focused on high level disinfection, sterilization, sterile storage, infection control and prevention, staff education, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide supervisory oversight for MSTs and administrative duties including planning and directing work.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with program goals and funding.
• Evaluate new products and equipment, provide recommendations and options.
• Manage fiscal resources, budgets, and forecasting to meet department needs.

Skills

Staff planning

People management

Policy development

Supervisory duties

Product evaluation

Budget management

Education

One year health care courses

Job description

The Assistant Chief of Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is a direct report to the Chief of SPS of the VA Black Hills Healthcare System, a Complexity 2 facility. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of sterile processing service focused on high level disinfection, sterilization, sterile storage, infection control and prevention, staff education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the delivery of services provided by SPS.

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
• (1) Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work;
• or
• (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;
• or
• (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.
• English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.

Grade Determinations

GS-09 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Assistant Chief

Experience Requirement: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Serving as a first-level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing the work; holding corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management; resolving informal complaints of employees and dealing with union representatives on personnel matters; providing technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Ability to plan and project staffing needs and requirements.
• Ability to manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements.
• Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
• 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.
• Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget.

References

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit: https://department.va.gov/employees/va-qualifications-standards/

Preferred Experience

2-5 years in Sterile Processing, 1-2 years leadership experience, and SPS related certification

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.