Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Chief
As the most senior leader of the SPS management team, the Service Chief defines priorities, distributes and prioritizes, with SPS supervisors, workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Duties/responsibilities also include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for all activities that occur in the department. Periodically checks the quality of the work being produced on each tour. Serves as the RME processing expert and develops periodic reports to management and key committees including the Environment of Care, Infection Control, RME purchasing. Report any problems to the VAMC that could impact patient care activities including OR, Dental, GI, etc. Must be familiar with all of the duties performed in SPS as well as standard operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines. Subject matter expert and have experience in all highly complex processes to determine effectiveness of the staff. Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required BASIC REQUIREMENTS Citizenship:
Must be a Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.) 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 (IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education); or Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Certification:
None. Grandfathering Provision:
All MSTs that are employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
(1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation. (2) MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) MSTs who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. 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. English Language Proficiency:
MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Grade Requirements:
Creditable Experience 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. 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. 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. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Experience:
. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. This experience includes, but is not limited to the following:
Plan and project staffing needs and requirements. Manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds. Manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements. Develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives. Perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. Evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. Manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to implement and incorporate regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPS operations. 2. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. 3. Ability to integrate SPS managerial duties, which includes strategic planning of facility organizational goals and integration of SPS vision and values within the organizational mission. 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. 5. Skill to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions. 6. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data in order to forecast resource and equipment needs. Assignment:
The Chief has the overall responsibility for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the SPS. Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Oversees orientation and training of staff. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS10. Physical Requirements:
In addition to management responsibilities performed in an administrative office, work can sometimes be performed in various settings:
intake, decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation), out take, and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. The employee is subject to the possibility of exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, slips and trips, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment. The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds). Frequent/Occasional Travel:
This position may offer occasional travel away from the duty station to assist with Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) as needed. In addition, this position may be selected to attend VHA sponsored educational training or certification courses. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License to operate a government vehicle when on official government travel.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsible for all activities that occur in the department. Periodically checks the quality of the work being produced on each tour. Serves as the RME processing expert and develops periodic reports to management and key committees including the Environment of Care, Infection Control, RME purchasing. Report any problems to the VAMC that could impact patient care activities including OR, Dental, GI, etc. Must be familiar with all of the duties performed in SPS as well as standard operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines. Subject matter expert and have experience in all highly complex processes to determine effectiveness of the staff. Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required BASIC REQUIREMENTS Citizenship:
Must be a Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.) 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 (IMPORTANT:
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education); or Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Certification:
None. Grandfathering Provision:
All MSTs that are employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
(1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation. (2) MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. (3) MSTs who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. 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. English Language Proficiency:
MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Grade Requirements:
Creditable Experience 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. 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. 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. Grade Determinations:
The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Experience:
. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. This experience includes, but is not limited to the following:
Plan and project staffing needs and requirements. Manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds. Manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements. Develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives. Perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues. Evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. Manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Ability to implement and incorporate regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPS operations. 2. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. 3. Ability to integrate SPS managerial duties, which includes strategic planning of facility organizational goals and integration of SPS vision and values within the organizational mission. 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. 5. Skill to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions. 6. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data in order to forecast resource and equipment needs. Assignment:
The Chief has the overall responsibility for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the SPS. Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Oversees orientation and training of staff. References:
VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 10. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS10. Physical Requirements:
In addition to management responsibilities performed in an administrative office, work can sometimes be performed in various settings:
intake, decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation), out take, and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. The employee is subject to the possibility of exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, slips and trips, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment. The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds). Frequent/Occasional Travel:
This position may offer occasional travel away from the duty station to assist with Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) as needed. In addition, this position may be selected to attend VHA sponsored educational training or certification courses. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License to operate a government vehicle when on official government travel.
- Department:
0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician - Salary Range:
$67,320 to $87,517 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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