The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) Trainer position is responsible for training and quality assurance activities across multiple locations. This role includes educating staff on sterilization, instrument preparation, and compliance with regulatory standards. The trainer ensures staff competency through continuous education, develops training plans, and monitors adherence to protocols for safe reprocessing of medical equipment.

Duties

Join the team at Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio as a Medical Supply Technician! Be part of a city known for its rich culture, vibrant community, and dedication to our nation's heroes. In this role, you'll ensure our veterans receive top-quality care by managing critical medical supplies. With competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to serve those who served, this is your opportunity to make a difference in the heart of San Antonio. Apply today and take the next step in your career while supporting the community that supports you! Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Medical Supply Aide and Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Supply-Aide-Career-Flyer.pdf Duties: Train staff on how to properly clean, sterilize, and prepare medical instruments and equipment Ensure all staff members, including contract and military personnel, are well-trained in sterilization processes Regularly assess staff to ensure they are competent in handling sterile processing tasks Create and update instructions and guidelines for sterilization procedures Maintain records of staff training and adjust training programs as needed Ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards for cleaning and sterilizing medical tools Check and verify the proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment Serve as the expert on sterilization processes and equipment cleaning procedures Organize special training sessions when new or urgent needs arise Teach staff about new medical instruments and equipment as they are introduced Communicate with equipment manufacturers for training and product updates Perform routine inspections to ensure equipment is clean and safe for use Provide reports on training and quality checks to management for improvements Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Including Nights/Weekends/Holidays Relocation Incentive: 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 existing pay, 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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: MSTs 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. Grade Determinations: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing), GS-07 (Trainer) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of SPS and Infection Prevention regulations. Knowledge of procedures and/or operations in training developed for, and operations of SPS functions for both new and existing staff. Ability to manage integrated training programs as it relates to sterile processing procedures. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel or other software programs in order to complete reports and develop skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management officials in regards to sterile processing procedures. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of Reusable Medical Equipment Knowledge of surgical instrumentation used in operating rooms and clinical settings Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-07. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over Straight pulling (1 hour) Pushing (1 hour) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (2 hours) Kneeling (1 hour) Repeated bending (1 hour) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]