Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) Assistant Chief

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following:
The incumbent exercises direct supervisory responsibility over the above-stated segment of the Sterile Processing Service Line and ensuring these needs are met accurately timely and cost effectively. The incumbent is mandated to observe all procedures pertinent to the operational requirements and responsibilities detailed in VHA VA and ROSVAMC Directives and guidelines. SPS has 26 FTEEs assigned including those requiring skills in infection control sterilization decontamination O.R support medical materials management training quality control and assurance computers and point of use equipment.

The incumbent spends 65% of the time managing programmatic activities for sterile processing throughout the medical center and performing supervisory administrative and managerial duties with the remainder of the time spent on administrative reviews related to sterilization infection control safety quality training standardization equipment management and personal development issues to gain knowledge in the SPS field of operations.

Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.

Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.

Working knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology microbiology medical conditions and procedures.

Knowledge of sterility principles in regard to instrumentation.

Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures. Ability to manage interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds

Ability to direct staff and manage tasks to be completed.

Ability to oversee and supervise all aspects of decontamination preparation sterilization monitoring and distribution of RME.

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 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 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.

Ability to implement and incorporate regulations policies and procedures to manage SPS operations.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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

1. Ability to plan and project staffing needs and requirements.
2. Ability to manage interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds.
3. Ability to manage direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives and meet new and changing program requirements.
4. Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
5. 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
6. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment develop options and make recommendations.
7. 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.