This is an advanced performance level position in the Sterile Processing Service as a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) RME Coordinator. In this position, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates all activities associated with a comprehensive total medical supply support operation.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Oversight and coordination of standard operating procedures (SOP's), provides recommendations and assistance to staff members. In addition, is responsible to interact administratively with all services that are impacted by RMD. Formulates and participates in development of heath care management policies, programs and operations. Incumbent is responsible for RMD SharePoint, Non-Critical Master List for the SFVAHCS. This includes, but is not limited to: Surgery, Minor Clinic, ENT, Podiatry, Women's Health, Imaging, Nursing, Dental, Gastrointestinal including the Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The RME Coordinator serves as the monitoring specialist for all activities of SPS, which includes the operating room case cart management system. Monitors the process of Cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of critical, semi-critical and non-critical RMD. This includes following the use of bacteriological controls, principles and methods of sterilization, packaging, and assembly of simple to more complex items for therapeutic and surgical procedures. Develops procedures to evaluate the quality of work performance and outcomes as it relates to the quality assurance program. Maintains a system of internal and external reviews ensuring overall compliance of all critical, semi-critical and non-critical RMD used within the medical center. Tracks and analyzes required documentation pertaining to critical, semi-critical and non-critical RMD within the scope of SPS for quality control purposes. Utilizes qualitative analysis tools to prepare reports for trending, evaluate operations and facilitate improvements in workflow and quality processes. Updates the quality assurance program annually or when manufacturer information and guidelines are changed. The incumbent will manage RMD according to the SPS Directives, coordinate with services when a clinical service identifies medical equipment requested for trial. When the equipment to be trialed arrives on site, the incumbent will supervise the specialty service on the proper procedure to ensure that it has been recorded in the using service's equipment inventory listing and has received the necessary reprocessing and safety checks prior to being deployed to the using service. In emergent situations when it is necessary to obtain loan equipment the incumbent will coordinate within the same procedures in an expeditious manner. Work Schedule: 08:30 to 17:00 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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. 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. English Language Proficiency: MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). 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).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). GS-07 Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator 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: ???????Ability to interact with individuals of varying backgrounds in order to assess the needs of the department. Ability to coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. Ability to interpret and apply sterile processing/infection prevention regulations and policies. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment. Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in carrying out sterile processing functions. References: VA Handbook 5005/83, Part II, Appendix G47. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

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/.

Contacts

• Address Royal C Johnson Veterans Memorial Hospital 2501 West 22nd Street Sioux Falls, SD 57105 US
• Name: Jason Arcand
• Phone: 612-629-7118
• Email: [email protected]