The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) functions as a first-level supervisor for a group of Medical Supply Technicians, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing work. Provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

Duties

The duties of the Supervisory Medical Supply Technician in the Sterile Processing Service include, but are not limited to: Maintains current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME. Utilizes an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position. Provides sterilization, preparation, supply items, and RME decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. The term "supply item" refers to disposable and reusable items for patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), RME (suction machines infusion pumps, etc.), surgical trays and sets, and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of the Sterile Processing Service. Performs the full range of supervisory duties; this includes assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, promotions and reassignments, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. Informs higher level management of anticipated vacancies or increases in workload. Holds corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management. Resolves informal complaints of employees and works with union representatives on personnel matters. Provides technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 12:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. May include weekends, holidays and emergency coverage based on patient care needs. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. English Language Proficiency. Medical Supply Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English. Experience 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. 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. Certification. None May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing), GS-08: Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Examples of creditable experience at the GS-07 grade level include, but are not limited to: Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and Sterile Processing Service mandates are followed during the performance of workflow. Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions on such things as work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical 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. Resume must include average hours worked per week for work experience credit. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). 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. Your resume must clearly demonstrate the KSAs through the tasks/duties you performed for each job listed to receive credit. Preferred Experience: Technicians will be required to rotate on-call duties on weekends and holidays. HSPA CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) 3 years of sterile processing experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as the GS-7 level. References: VA Handbook 5005/76, Part II, Appendix G76, Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) Qualification Standard, dated May 28, 2014. The position is above Full Performance Level (GS-08). Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation), and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The work requires moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds); light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); straight pulling and pushing (8 hours); pulling hand over hand (8 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands and legs are required; standing and walking (8 hours); repeated bending (8 hours); both eyes and depth perception required; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid may be permitted). (See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service) Environmental Factors. Excessive humidity; noise may be excessive, constant or intermittent; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working around machinery with moving parts; working around moving objects or vehicles; working with hands in water; working closely with others and alone; protracted or irregular hours of work. Often works around body fluids, mucous, excretions and bits of tissue, some of which may be foul smelling. Strong, unpleasant odors are encountered while decontaminating instrumentation or RME. (See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service)

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 John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock, AR 72205 US
• Name: Krista Smith
• Phone: 501-274-6635
• Email: [email protected]