Supervisory MST-Sterile Processing- Assistant Chief

This is the Assistant Chief Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) of the Salt Lake City George E. Whalen Hospital. The position is a direct report to the Chief of Sterile Processing Services, supporting the Reusable Medical Device program to accomplish the mission, vision, and goals of the organization.

Plans, conducts, and analyzes operations within the service to evaluate administrative methods, procedures, workflow, personnel utilization, etc., and recommends to the Chief of SPS those courses of action or changes that will improve services to the Veteran or affect the economy of operation. Establishes and maintains an accurate RMD inventory and reprocessing equipment, and ensures RMD availability for patient care. The incumbent will plan, organize, direct, train, and coordinate all activities associated with a comprehensive sterile processing service. The duties of this position are highly specialized and require an in-depth knowledge of processes, reprocessing equipment, reusable medical devices, and reprocessing methodology. Much of the work required is time-sensitive and complex, having a direct and immediate impact on healthcare delivery. Supports the Chief of SPS and their subordinates in accomplishing projects through his/her knowledge of and skills in dealing with organization, methods, people, equipment, and other tools or resources of management. The incumbent has a responsible role in the management of human resources because of their immediate relationship to the Chief of SPS. Performs key work in several other vital functions, such as management analysis, property management, space management, security administration, report management, and data processing. In addition, they have the authority to act for the Chiefs of SPS in all administrative matters, including delegated responsibility for resource management functions. Supports formulation and execution of the service's administrative policies. The Assistant Chief of SPS manages SPS as a service line within the VA medical facility using a planned, implemented, and evaluated Quality Management System (QMS) Program. Collaborates with VA medical facility service lines that provide support to SPS to ensure compliance with VA Directive. Collaborates with the VA medical facility ADPCS and VA medical facility CoS to ensure the proper RMD processes are in place in all clinical areas and are compliant with VA Directive. Oversees the RMD management program, including programmed or preventive maintenance, sharpening, repair or replacement, service plans, and contract monitoring. Oversees decisions made daily. Oversees the various SPS areas of reprocessing and functions. Such areas and functions include Decontamination, Preparation, Assembly, Packaging, High- and Low-Temperature Sterilization, and Disinfection, all necessary to provide patient care safely and efficiently. Functions as a full assistant to the SPS Chief. Assists the Chief in the formulation and administration of the complete SPS RMD Program in the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System. Completes delegation of authority to act for the SPS Chief regarding policy and procedure and makes the initial study, collaboration, planning, and implementation of such action. The SPS Chief has delegated the Assistant Chief of SPS to act on their behalf in interpreting policy and procedure. Provides oversight of all aspects of Sterile Processing Services, including planning and scheduling priorities based on available staffing, RMD, reprocessing equipment, resources, and the RMD reprocessing workload throughout the facility. Develops quality measures and tracks and reports on sterile processing trends. Work Schedule: M-F 6:00am-2:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). 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 #: 519680 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.