Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

• Focus: Oversight of Sterile Processing Services operations and electronic instrument tracking for reusable medical equipment (RME)

Description

Supervises day-to-day Sterile Processing Services activities across clinical and patient care areas, including spinal cord care units. Manages the electronic instrument tracking system (Censitrac) by generating/reviewing reports, maintaining accurate marking and naming nomenclature, entering data for instrument sets and trays, and analyzing tracking problems/errors. Provides employee development and technical supervision, advises leadership on operational issues, and supports troubleshooting with system vendors.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of daily SPS operations

• Communicate with customers to maintain uninterrupted and accurate RMD/RME supply flow for procedures

• Identify training and developmental needs; arrange staff development and training

• Advise SPS leadership on problems and support progressive discipline actions

• Oversee the Electronic Instrument Tracking System (Censitrac)

• Generate and review tracking reports to ensure compliance with SPS policies and procedures

• Ensure correct instrument marking techniques for identification and tracking

• Perform data entry for new instrument sets, equipment, and procedural trays; use consistent format and naming nomenclature

• Initiate tracking reports and perform data analysis

• Assist in development/implementation of electronic competency assessment for orientation, training, and updates

• Review tracking problems/errors and recommend prevention strategies

• Troubleshoot system documentation and performance issues with electronic tracking system vendors

• Work on other tours of duty as needed

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Selective Service Registration required for eligible males

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including I-9)

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination

• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA Health Care Personnel

• Meet qualifying experience or education requirements (healthcare/sterile processing related) or an equivalent combination

• Demonstrated ability to oversee decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RME

• Demonstrated supervisory KSAs: assign/plan/evaluate work, approve leave, identify training needs, resolve staff issues

• Physical ability to work in contaminated and clean environments and transport equipment/instrument trays (up to ~50 lbs)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule with rotating evenings and weekends

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases (higher step may be considered)

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days of annual paid time per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months

• Child care subsidy after 60 days for eligible families

• Federal retirement pension plus 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options