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Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Lexington, KY $73K – $94K Apply by Jul 1, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Supervisory MST functions as a first-level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing the work within SPS. The incumbent must be familiar with all of the duties performed in SPS as well as standard operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines. The Supervisory MST is a subject matter expert and has experience in all highly complex processes regarding RMD to determine effectiveness of the staff.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but not limited to: The Supervisory MST functions as a first-level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with administrative responsibility for planning and directing the work.
- →This includes developing duty assignments based on staffing levels, workload and priorities within the department.
- →Reviewing subordinates work to adjust assignments and to evaluate learning needs.
- →Oversees attendance and leave, including approval of sick and annual leave and vacation schedules.
- →Informs higher level management of anticipated vacancies or increases in workload.
- →Recommends promotions, reassignments, recognition of superior performance, retention or release of probationary employees or other changes of assigned personnel.
- →Holds corrective interviews with employees, referring disciplinary problems to higher levels of management.
- →Resolves informal complaints of employees and deals with union representatives on personnel matters.
- →Will address, investigate and resolve employee problems and complaints, provide instruction, guidance and direction to the SPS staff under their direct supervision.
- →Provides technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit.
- →Will coordinate all operations, priorities and procedures on a daily basis within Service Processing Service.
- →Will resolve informal customer complaints and follow up as necessary.
- →The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position.
- →The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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