Department of Veterans Affairs
The Medical Supply Technician (Quality Assurance) at the GS-7 position in the Sterile Processing Services Department (SPS) in the James A. Haley VA Hospital. The Quality Assurance Technician has expert knowledge of all areas in Sterile Processing including decontamination, preparation, assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing, sterile storage, and distribution.
- Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) - Quality Assurance include, but are not limited to: Has expert knowledge of all areas with Sterile Processing to include decontamination, preparation and assembly, sterilization, endoscope reprocessing (if applicable), sterile storage and distribution. Analyzes data and make recommendations to correct quality control problems. Compiles information, evaluate facts, document findings, and prepare reports. Monitors the process of cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of critical and semi-critical RME (including the use of bacteriological controls, principles and methods of sterilization, packaging, and assembly). Maintains a system of internal and external reviews ensuring overall compliance of all critical and semi-critical RME. Tracks and analyzes required documentation. Ensures SOPs, Policies, and SPS mandates are followed during the performance of workflow. 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, task completion, and competency review. Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures, and goals. Utilizes advanced functions of instrument tracking system to manage RME throughout the facility and troubleshoots computer programs related to SPS operations. Notifies staff with non-conformities regarding the input of data associated with the cleaning and sterilization of equipment, biological processing, and quality assurance programs. Provides guidance to staff members with less experience. Responsible for participating within unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils, utilizing clinical expertise, evidence-based practice, and knowledge to assist with finding solutions to problems or issues to improve the quality care provided to our veterans. VA Careers - Medical Support Assistant: https://youtube.com/embed/EE9c4XkaELo Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to a qualified candidate Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #72081F
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