Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

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This Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position is in the Sterile Processing department at the White River Junction VA Medical Center, VT. COVERAGE.

The following are requirements for appointment as a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

These requirements apply to all VHA Medical Supply Technicians (Sterile Processing) (MSTs) in the General Schedule (GS)-0622 series. BASIC REQUIREMENTS a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. b.

Experience and/or Education (1) Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; or (2) 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 (3) Experience/Education Combination.

Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. c. Certification. None d. 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. e. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook regulations. GRADE REQUIREMENTS a.

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. b. Grade Determinations.

The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-08 Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) (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: 1.

Ability to read and interpret written procedures and select appropriate action in order to instruct staff in correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. 2.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing to ensure staff compliance with written directives, rules and regulations. 3.

Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. 4. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. 5.

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.

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Former VA Handbook Reference: PART II APPENDIX G47 Effective Date: May 28, 2014 Physical Requirements: May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing.

May be required to wear personal protective equipment. Major Duties:

The Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) 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.

The incumbent is the Educator Medical Supply Technician (MST), Sterile Processing Service (SPS) that will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position.

The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RMD appropriate to this position.

The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position.

This includes integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities throughout all WRJVAMC.

This position will require oversight on the development and coordination of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for all medical equipment at WRJVAMC. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. EST Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not 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 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) 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 #: 405-F08497 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Note: This position is not a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate.

Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. Due to a critical staffing shortage, 38 U.S.C.

§ 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference for this job announcement. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action).

The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).

In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until 09/30/2026.

The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 04/10/2026, with subsequent cut-off dates bi-weekly.

Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.