U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Lead Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Lead Medical Supply Technician – Sterile Processing
Posted 3 days ago — be among the first 25 applicants.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Pay Range This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $53,349.00/yr – $69,358.00/yr
Summary This position is located within the Sterile Processing Service in the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. Sterile Processing covers five locations including Gainesville Medical Center, Lake City Medical Center, Jacksonville Outpatient Center (JOPC), Tallahassee Health Care Center (THCC), and the Villages Outpatient Center (TVOPC).
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
Citizenship: 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.)
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Experience and/or Education: Six months of experience or one year of education above high school with 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 an equivalent experience/education combination.
Certification: None required.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and be considered at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.
Grade Determinations: Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) – GS‑7 experience requires one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑6).
Physical Requirements: Shift work and/or rotation of tour assignments; heavy lifting (>45 lb), heavy carrying, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending up to 8 hrs; vision, hearing, color discrimination, and ability to operate transportation equipment; exposure to contaminated and clean environments, PPE, and possible travel up to 25 %.
Driver’s License: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Florida and Federal driver license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to instruct staff on correct procedures and protocols.
Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules, and regulations.
Skill in interpersonal relationships with employees, team leaders, and managers.
Knowledge of sterility principles for decontamination procedures.
Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments.
Duties
Works in support of the Sterile Processing Service management team.
Supports all areas of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, sterile storage, and distribution.
Serves as a service expert on basic and specialty instrumentation, assembling surgical trays.
Distributes and prioritizes workload among staff based on established workflow.
Ensures scanning of instruments for accurate tracking.Adjusts work schedules to meet workflow changes.
Assigns work based on experience and training needs.
Monitors and reports on the status of work.
Ensures SOPs, policies, and SPS mandates are followed.
Reviews work in progress and spot‑checks work for compliance with procedures, methods, and deadlines.
Assesses quality and quantity of work by reviewing cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution.
Maintains a clean, clutter‑free work environment.
Provides information to management concerning performance issues and competency review.
Provides customer service to end‑users.
Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical failures, makes necessary adjustments, and interprets alarm conditions.
Performs or oversees maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines.
Instructs employees on work‑related activities, policies, procedures, and goals.
Uses instrument tracking system to manage RME throughout the facility.
Guides and trains less experienced staff.
Oversight of quality assurance program; documents sterilizer records, biological tests, high‑level disinfectant records.
Assists in document control and QA documentation retention.
Benefits and Compensation Full‑time, Monday‑Friday rotating schedule with shifts 1500‑2330, 1900‑0330, 1100‑1930. Travel up to 25 % required. Valid driver’s license required. Competitive salary and regular increases. Paid time off: 37‑50 days annually (13‑26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays). Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months. Child‑care subsidy: up to 25 % of eligible costs. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and 401K with up to 5 % employer contribution. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care. Telework not available. Virtual: Not available.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider; Industries: Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Pay Range This range is provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $53,349.00/yr – $69,358.00/yr
Summary This position is located within the Sterile Processing Service in the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. Sterile Processing covers five locations including Gainesville Medical Center, Lake City Medical Center, Jacksonville Outpatient Center (JOPC), Tallahassee Health Care Center (THCC), and the Villages Outpatient Center (TVOPC).
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
Citizenship: 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.)
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Experience and/or Education: Six months of experience or one year of education above high school with 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 an equivalent experience/education combination.
Certification: None required.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and be considered at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.
Grade Determinations: Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) – GS‑7 experience requires one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑6).
Physical Requirements: Shift work and/or rotation of tour assignments; heavy lifting (>45 lb), heavy carrying, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending up to 8 hrs; vision, hearing, color discrimination, and ability to operate transportation equipment; exposure to contaminated and clean environments, PPE, and possible travel up to 25 %.
Driver’s License: Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Florida and Federal driver license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Ability to instruct staff on correct procedures and protocols.
Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules, and regulations.
Skill in interpersonal relationships with employees, team leaders, and managers.
Knowledge of sterility principles for decontamination procedures.
Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments.
Duties
Works in support of the Sterile Processing Service management team.
Supports all areas of sterile processing: decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, sterile storage, and distribution.
Serves as a service expert on basic and specialty instrumentation, assembling surgical trays.
Distributes and prioritizes workload among staff based on established workflow.
Ensures scanning of instruments for accurate tracking.Adjusts work schedules to meet workflow changes.
Assigns work based on experience and training needs.
Monitors and reports on the status of work.
Ensures SOPs, policies, and SPS mandates are followed.
Reviews work in progress and spot‑checks work for compliance with procedures, methods, and deadlines.
Assesses quality and quantity of work by reviewing cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution.
Maintains a clean, clutter‑free work environment.
Provides information to management concerning performance issues and competency review.
Provides customer service to end‑users.
Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical failures, makes necessary adjustments, and interprets alarm conditions.
Performs or oversees maintenance per manufacturer’s guidelines.
Instructs employees on work‑related activities, policies, procedures, and goals.
Uses instrument tracking system to manage RME throughout the facility.
Guides and trains less experienced staff.
Oversight of quality assurance program; documents sterilizer records, biological tests, high‑level disinfectant records.
Assists in document control and QA documentation retention.
Benefits and Compensation Full‑time, Monday‑Friday rotating schedule with shifts 1500‑2330, 1900‑0330, 1100‑1930. Travel up to 25 % required. Valid driver’s license required. Competitive salary and regular increases. Paid time off: 37‑50 days annually (13‑26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays). Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months. Child‑care subsidy: up to 25 % of eligible costs. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and 401K with up to 5 % employer contribution. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care. Telework not available. Virtual: Not available.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider; Industries: Government Administration
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