The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). The Lead Medical Supply Tech works in support of the SPS management team. This announcement is for the public, if you are already an internal employee you may apply at this announcement https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/720892400 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:a. 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.) 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. Grandfathering Provision. 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). e. 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. f. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. g. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Preferred Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Sterile Processing. Prefer HSPA or CDSPD Certifications Grade Requirements. GS-07 Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) 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. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/156 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-7. Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation) 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 falls, 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. The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating, disassembly, and assembly of instrumentation. a. Recurring lifting up to 50 pounds, in the process of soiled instrumentation pick-up, receiving, and issuing items. The employee regularly pushes loaded carts and carriers aligning the tracts leading to the sterilizer and washers. b. Employee can be required to push carts up to 600 pounds on/off elevators and to/from stock storage areas. Requires considerable stooping and bending. Uses a computer for data entry and instrument tracking. c. Conducting inventories of the supply storage areas will result in a high level of physical demands (bending, walking, stooping, prolonged standing, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, noise, lifting and exposure to varying temperature variations. d. May be required to work weekends or holiday and perform "on-call" duties in the event that emergency procedures occur during a timeframe not covered by SPS. This coverage is to meet the four (4) hour reprocessing requirements set forth by the National Program Office for Sterile Processing (NPOSP).Tension and stress are induced by the critical nature of producing work results on a preestablished timeframe as well as in emergent situations. May be required to transport patient care items throughout the facility, either hand carried or pushing a delivery cart. Must be able to maneuver in a tight work area. ["Duties include but not limited to 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, 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 methods, and deadlines The incumbent will Lead a unit or team of employees performing work at the GS-6 level or below Provides guidance and technician direction for accomplishing the work of the unit or team He/she will ensure all work assignments of employees in the unit or team are carried out Works with the Chief and Assistant Chief/Supervisor, SPS, in the assignment of functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities The incumbent will distribute and balance workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, job specialization and/or capabilities of individual The position is a working Lead Technician, responsible for filling in and for distributing the workload in case of personnel shortages or short notice priorities, to ensure a smooth workflow He/she will ensure timely accomplishment of assigned tasks and ensures that each employee has enough work to keep busy When necessary, revises work schedule to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload The Lead MST will assign work to employees or assign employees to a position Breaks out tasks as necessary to provide new employees with the experience and training required to perform the task Assigns work, including overtime, disagreeable or choice tasks, etc., equitably among employees Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures, as needed, giving special instructions on difficult or different operations, and answering technical questions about the task Monitors status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities The incumbent must maintain a current knowledge of procedures, policies, and directives and be available to answer any questions of the SPS employees Trains or arranges for the training of team members in the accomplishment of tasks or projects Gives on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality assurance have been met Obtains assistance and/or needed information from the supervisory staff on problems that may arise or backlogs that cannot be disposed of promptly Amends or rejects work not meeting established standards Refers questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards to the supervisory staff He/she will check the cleaning, reprocessing and distribution of technical medical equipment, materiel and instrumentation as deemed appropriate to assess the quality and quantity of work produced by each employee Ensures that items are safe to use, delivered on time at the proper place, and in the correct condition to be properly used for VA patient care Monitors working conditions such as seating, ventilation, lighting, or safety The incumbent will inform employees about the policies, procedures, and goals of the service as they relate to the work of the unit and changes thereto Reports to the supervisor on performance, progress, and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems Informs supervisor of employees' participation, suggestions, and reactions. Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official The incumbent will approve emergency leave for a few hours or for emergencies in the absence of supervisory staff He/she will conduct and record competencies on individuals for the proper reprocessing of RME, following established checklists devised by supervisory staff and approved by Infection Control Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Monday thru Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 91750-0 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized"]

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