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Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Harlingen, TX $58K – $76K Apply by Sep 8, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsHealthcareTrades
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Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Sterile Processing Service, VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System located in Harlingen, Texas. The incumbent is responsible for the direct supervision and oversight of day-to-day operations within Sterile Processing Service (SPS), ensuring the safe and effective reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) for all clinical services, regardless of tour of duty.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The supervisor operationalizes the quality assurance program in daily practice to guarantee that the right instrument, in the right condition, is available at the right time and place.
- →This involves performing and documenting weekly RMD audits, reporting deficiencies to the Chief of SPS, notifying employees of findings, and addressing recurring issues with staff as appropriate.
- →The incumbent makes operational decisions based on observations and findings, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly.
- →In collaboration with the RMD Coordinator, the supervisor is responsible for deploying a comprehensive training program for all SPS staff, ensuring documented competency validation in accordance with national policy guidelines.
- →The incumbent provides training and guidance to subordinates to ensure compliance with safety regulations and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and preparation of RMD.
- →The supervisor ensures all personnel understand the importance of RMD processes and their impact on patient safety, including the prohibition of reusing single-use devices.
- →The incumbent plans and assigns work on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis, adjusting priorities and schedules to alleviate workflow bottlenecks.
- →Work assignments are based on priorities, complexity, and employee capability.
- →The supervisor establishes clear performance expectations, observes and critiques work performance, provides informal feedback, and conducts formal evaluations through the ePerformance system.
- →Recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, and advancement of Medical Supply Technicians are made, and the supervisor participates in interview panels as needed.
- →Additional responsibilities include tracking leave and attendance, meeting quarterly with staff, and reporting concerns regarding leave patterns to the Chief of SPS.
- →The incumbent hears and resolves employee complaints, referring unresolved or group grievances to higher-level management.
- →Developmental and training needs are identified, and opportunities for improvement in production and quality are pursued.
- →The supervisor provides advice and counsel on technical and administrative matters, develops work improvement plans, and recommends personnel actions when necessary, including disciplinary measures within the framework of progressive discipline.
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
Job ID: 3df4032c-f74a-45da-802c-6f30b0de85ed
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