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Medical Supply Technician-Trainer (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
On-site Syracuse, NY $60K – $77K Apply by May 29, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing), in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS), under Nursing Services provides continuing responsibility for the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of staff development and training. Work is to be completed within the Syracuse VAMC Sterile Processing Services, VAMC Endoscopy department, and internal and external SPS customer locations (VAMC internal clinics, CBOCs, and Dental Clinic).
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Wears appropriate attire, shoes, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all areas of assigned work.
- →Demonstrates expert knowledge of RMD including identification, general use, and specific characteristics.
- →Demonstrates expert knowledge of reprocessing related equipment to include sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, washer disinfectors, cart wash, and high-level disinfectors.
- →Provides education/training to staff in alignment with Office of Sterile Processing (OSP) Directive 1116, VISN/Syracuse VAMC Quality Management System Protocols, Manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and AORN/AAMI/HSPA standards and parameters.
- →Develops and manages new employee orientation program, completes orientation of new staff.
- →Develops and manages SPS annual education plan.
- →Develops and executes formal and informal written training plans (literature review, continuing education, in-services, certification and/or formal education), to improve self and staff knowledge in specialized areas of reprocessing RMD.
- →Coordinates/schedules guest education/training based in-services.
- →Assures staff meets compliance with Directive 1116 required minimal 12.0 CEUs annually.
- →Assures education records are maintained by staff and assists staff with navigation of the eQMS Employee Education Record system.
- →Assists with Quality Assurance activities, Accreditation Survey preparation, and VISN/OSP audit processes as assigned.
- →Completes annual review of Syracuse VAMC SPS High-Risk Protocols (HRPs).
- →Assists with creation of new HRPs, to support implementation of new RMD, when applicable.
- →Serves as a resource for staff, providing real-time education/training to optimize operations.
Requirements
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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