The Hudson Valley VA Healthcare system is currently recruiting for one Lead Medical Supply Technician at the Castle Point location in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). The lead MST will be responsible for all activities that occur in the department during their tour of duty; includes receiving instruments, trays, process through decontamination, assembly, sterilization and building case carts, serve as the subject matter expert to guide staff through the proper procedures.

Duties

General Description of Assigned Duties: The Lead position works in support of the SPS management team who will distribute and prioritize workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. The lead is responsible for all activities that occur in the department during their tour of duty. This includes receiving instruments, trays, etc., processing through decontamination, assembly, sterilization and building case carts. The Lead will serve as the subject matter expert to guide staff through the proper procedures. They will also be responsible for checking the quality of the work being produced on their tour. Monitors and reports on the status of the work being performed, and ensures all work adheres to established policies and procedures. Reviews work in progress and spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets the demands of the facility and quality standards. Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of reusable medical equipment (RME) processed. Provide information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion. Maintains the Quality Management System, CensiTrac and provides data to the management staff. Functions OR Scope of Assigned Duties: The Lead Medical Supply Technician in the Sterile Processing Service Line, supervises Lead Technicians (GS-7), Medical Supply Technicians-Advanced (GS-7) and Medical Supply Technicians/Developmental and Full Performance Level (GS-3,4,5,6). Daily, he/she will develop duty assignments based on staffing levels, workload, and priorities within the department. He/She will review subordinates work to adjust assignments and to evaluate learning needs. If learning needs are identified, they will be communicated to the SPS Educator and CensiTrac Coordinator. The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician will evaluate employee performance and behavior, and if deficient, will initiate appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions. He/She will recommend staffing and shift changes as needed to the Chief of SPS. He/She will develop monthly staffing schedules, approve leave, and maintain attendance records (shift reports) and communicate appropriately with the Chief of SPS. The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician will coordinate all operations, priorities, and procedures daily, within the Sterile Processing Department. He/She will resolve informal customer complaints and follow up as necessary. He/She will address, investigate, and resolve employee problems and complaints, provide instruction, guidance, and direction to the SPS staff under his/her direct supervision and do so in a professional and productive manner. Work Schedule: Main shift is 12:00pm-8:30pm (Required rotating days/and evening shifts; 9:00am - 5:00pm and 3:30pm- 12:00am) Compressed/Flexible:Flexible Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 38237F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not require

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. Education and/or Education: Experience: Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's 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: Preferred but not required. 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. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Grade Requirements: Creditable Experience (1) Knowledge of Current MST Practices. To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with MST responsibilities. Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid/non-paid employment as a MST. (2) Quality of Experience. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to MST experience at the next lower grade level of the position being filled. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. (3) Part-Time Experience. Part-time experience as a MST is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a MST employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service. GS-8 Grade Determinations: (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: Ability to read and interpret written procedures and select appropriate action in order to instruct staff in correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to ensure staff compliance with written directives, rules and regulations. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. (c) Assignment. The Lead MST at this level oversees a work team that includes at least one MST position that is above the full performance. Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Assures an even distribution of the workload. When necessary, revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns tasks as necessary to provide new employees with the experience and training required to perform decontamination of scopes and instrumentation in the work area. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and SPS mandates are followed during the performance of workflow. Reviews or spot checks scope processing work to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions (e.g., work sequences, procedures, methods, and deadlines). Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of scope medical equipment, material and instrumentation. Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion. Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures, and goals. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-47 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-8.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital 2094 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548 US
• Name: Brandy Smith
• Email: [email protected]