Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

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

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The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) works in support of the Chief and Assistant Chief of SPS and is the first line supervisor for MSTs. The incumbent supervises MSTs supporting the Reusable Medical Device (RMD) program to accomplish the mission, vision, and goals of the organization.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Sterile Processing Supervisor independently plans and conducts and makes analysis of operations within the service for evaluating the methods, procedures, workflow, personnel utilizations, etc., and recommends to the Chief of SPS those courses of action or changes which will improve service to the Veteran or affect economy of operation.
• The Incumbent must establish and maintain an accurate RMD inventory, reprocessing equipment, and ensure RMD availability for patient care utilization. The incumbent will plan, organize, direct, train, and coordinate all activities associated with a comprehensive RMD program. The duties of this position are highly specialized and require an in-depth knowledge of processes, reprocessing equipment, RMD, reprocessing methodology, and standards. Much of the work required is time-sensitive and complex in nature having a direct and immediate impact on healthcare delivery.
• The incumbent is responsible for supporting formulation and execution of the service's administrative policies and procedures. The Supervisor manages SPS as a service line within the VA healthcare system using a planned, implemented and evaluated Quality Management System (QMS) Program. Incumbent assists the Chief with overseeing decisions made daily. The Supervisor of SPS is responsible for overseeing the various SPS areas of reprocessing and functions at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center and at the Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic. Such areas and functions include decontamination, preparation, assembly, packaging, high and low temperature sterilization, disinfection, and endoscope reprocessing necessary to provide patient care safely and effectively.
• The incumbent provides oversight in all aspects of SPS to include planning and scheduling priorities based on available staffing, RMD, reprocessing equipment, resources and the RMD reprocessing workload throughout the healthcare system. The incumbent will also develop quality measures and tracks and reports on sterile processing trends. Incumbent will also review processes, equipment, and resources to ensure the facility is keeping up with new requirements, process improvements, and best practices in the field of sterile processing. Oversees the receipt, processing, transportation, storage and utilization of critical and semi-critical RMD. Utilizes safety precautions in performance of duties. Maintains data integrity and manages information within the instrument tracking/management system to meet the clinical needs for patient care.
• The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees and can initiate disciplinary measures. The incumbent counsels, guides and evaluates performance. The incumbent carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities. The incumbent identifies problems and facilitates solutions.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. with on-call

Compressed/Flexible : May be available on negotiation after the orientation period is complete.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66 .

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework :Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # :542430

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

To qualify for employment as a VHA Medical Supply Technician (MST), all applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

Citizenship

• Must be a 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.

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 : An 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.

English Language Proficiency

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

Grandfathering Provision. All MSTs that are employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation.

Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates:

GS-08 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

(a) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

(b) 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.

The position is being announced above the full performance level at a GS-08.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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