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About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Meet the basic experience and/or education requirement: six months of relevant experience; or one year of education above high school that includes at least six semester hours in health-care-related courses; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For GS-10 qualification, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9.
• Demonstrate ability to implement regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPS operations.
• Demonstrate ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Demonstrate ability to perform supervisory duties, including assigning, planning, and evaluating work; recommending awards; approving leave; identifying training needs; and resolving staff issues.
• Demonstrate ability to integrate SPS management duties with facility strategic planning and organizational goals, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate skill in initiating and leading interdisciplinary groups to facilitate daily SPS functions.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data to forecast resource and equipment needs.
• Meet pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements, including background/security investigation, pre-employment evaluation, and urinalysis if selected for a testing-designated position.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Serve a one- or two-year trial period if appointed.
• Meet the physical demands of standing and walking throughout the workday, frequent bending and lifting, and handling packages that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Use dexterity and visual acuity to manipulate, disassemble, and assemble instruments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience or military service may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the supervision, administrative management, and direction of Sterile Processing Service operations.
• Process critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment and develop, review, and approve related standard operating procedures.
• Oversee staff training in equipment setup, use, and reprocessing, and ensure competency is maintained and documented.
• Establish workplace priorities, assign and delegate work, assess staffing needs, and develop staffing plans.
• Monitor compliance with VA directives, regulatory requirements, safety rules, and accrediting standards.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide advice, counseling, instruction, and resolution of staff issues.
• Manage SPS personnel and serve as a liaison between SPS and other departments; maintain interdepartmental relationships and resolve operational problems.
• Forecast, plan, develop, and manage the SPS program, including objectives, priorities, and plans supporting organizational goals.
• Manage the SPS budget and resources, including forecasting equipment and resource needs, allocating resources, and monitoring expenditures, overtime, staffing, and absenteeism.
• Review quality-assurance data to track trends, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop process improvements.
• Manage SPS equipment through the nonexpendable property program and request replacement equipment as needed.
• Serve on or advise committees, including commodity standardization, infection control, environment of care, and reusable medical equipment committees.
• Coordinate with outside regulatory and advisory agencies to support compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe work environment, complete accident reports, and follow safety and reporting processes to protect patients and staff.
• Manage workplace issues consistently and document them appropriately; maintain ethical practices relating to fairness, payroll, and timekeeping.

Benefits

• 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster-care placement of a child.
• Child-care subsidy may be available to eligible full-time employees after 60 days of employment, subject to income and other eligibility limits.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term-care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.