Lead Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Description:

The Medical Supply Technician (MST) practices good customer service in all work activities. The MST makes caring for the veteran his/her priority while in the work setting and demonstrates customer service principles in all aspects of work. The MST is willing to work cooperatively as a member of a team in all assignments. The MST's actions should incorporate and exemplify the ICARE core values of the VA (Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements:

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

(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

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: GS-07 Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Assignment: The Lead MST works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Assures an even workflow and distribution of the workload. Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and SPS 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

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:

1. Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments.
2. Skill in communicating with staff to ensure 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

Preferred Experience: Two years minimum experience as SPS lead technician. Ability to direct staff and manage task to be completed and the ability to communicate effectively as a lead technician. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with end users, team leaders and mangers. Knowledge of sterility principles (proficient in decon, prep & pack, GI HLD and sterilization. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and work assignments. Expertise in identifying surgical instruments. assembling complete trays (orthopedic, vascular) and and delicate trays (eyes). Proficiency in electronic instrument tracking system (preferably CensiTrac). Certifications (CBSPD, IAHCHMM, or HSPA and CIS.

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

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7.

Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over). Use of all fingers and both hands, straight pulling (8 hours), pushing (8 hours), walking (8hours), standing (8 hours), kneeling (8 hours), repetitive bending (8 hours); use of both legs required, working outside and inside, excessive heat and humidity, excessive and constant noise, use of chemical solvents (degreasing agents), slippery and/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. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception and the ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; functional hearing (aid permitted);operation of transport equipment; working alone, protracted and/or irregular hours of work, and unusual fatigue factors (repetitive motions).