Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator
About The Position
The Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator for the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center. The role supports the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health System of care, which aims to empower Veterans to manage their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and community connections. The coordinator plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates activities for a comprehensive medical supply support operation and participates in developing healthcare management policies, programs, and operations. The position manages reusable medical equipment (RMD) processes, documentation, equipment trials, audits, and coordination with clinical and other services in accordance with Sterile Processing Service (SPS) directives. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Telework and virtual work are not available. Recruitment or relocation incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
- Six months of qualifying experience; or one year of education above high school including at least six semester hours in healthcare-related courses; or an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience.
- For GS-07: one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
- Ability to interact with people from varying backgrounds to assess departmental needs.
- Ability to coordinate work and complete duties accurately and on time.
- Ability to interpret and apply sterile processing and infection prevention regulations and policies.
- Ability to evaluate new products and equipment.
- Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in carrying out sterile processing functions.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Meet VA employment conditions, including applicable background/security investigation, drug testing for testing-designated positions, seasonal influenza vaccination, and required onboarding and trial-period requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Censitrac experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate activities associated with a comprehensive total medical supply support operation.
- Formulate and participate in developing healthcare management policies, programs, and operations.
- Maintain the RMD SharePoint and the Non-Critical Master List for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System.
- Consult requesting services about the need for manufacturer- and model-specific standard operating procedures for requested reusable medical devices when acquisition requests are received.
- Monitor new equipment acquisition and advise using services of anticipated delivery dates.
- Control release of new equipment until required SOPs and competencies have been developed and communicated to staff.
- Manage reusable medical devices according to SPS directives.
- Coordinate with services when clinical services request medical equipment for trial.
- Monitor equipment trial durations and ensure demonstration equipment is returned to vendors within required timeframes and in accordance with policy.
- Review using services’ SOPs for RMD use and identify areas of interface between services.
- Conduct required routine audits throughout the health care system wherever critical or semi-critical RMD is used.
- Coordinate with appropriate personnel to verify that retired RMD is no longer on the premises.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
