Lead Medical Supply Technician - Censitrac Administrator - Veterans Health Administration

Basic Requirements: To qualify for appointment to this position, all applicants must possess the following: Citizenship - You must be a citizen of the United States English Language Proficiency - English Language Proficiency - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d) Experience and/or Education - Experience - Six months of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; OR Education - One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; OR Experience/Education Combination - Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Grade Determination: GS-08 Lead Medical Supply Technician - Censitrac Administrator Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: 1. Ability to read and interpret written procedures and select appropriate action in order to instruct staff in correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. 2. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to ensure staff compliance with written directives, rules and regulations. 3. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. 4. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. 5. Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but are not limited to: Oversee and administer the Censitrac instrument tracking system, ensuring accurate management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance of SPS automated equipment tracking operations. Coordinate instrument maintenance and repair activities, collaborating with responsible staff to ensure timely servicing of reusable medical devices (RMD). Initiate and generate tracking reports, data analysis, and documentation for SPS leadership, quality management, VISN, and other internal and external stakeholders. Support SPS leadership, Logistics, and RMD Coordinators by ensuring newly acquired instrumentation and surgical sets are accurately registered within Censitrac. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reference documents related to Censitrac and other tracking systems. Lead, train, and mentor Sterile Processing staff on instrument tracking, maintenance, repair, cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization processes. Communicate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, residents, VISN personnel, and vendors regarding scheduling, inventory, and RMD utilization. Apply extensive knowledge of sterile processing procedures, surgical instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and decontamination workflows to support daily operations and resolve complex SPS issues. Search, analyze, and interpret information from automated equipment tracking systems to resolve issues, answer inquiries, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure compliance with all VA and VHA regulations related to computer security, privacy, environmental management, and safety. Provide high-quality customer service, treating all patients, staff, and visitors with courtesy, tact, and respect while managing conflicts constructively. Protect printed and electronic sensitive data in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and VA policies. Work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends, as assigned by the Chief, Sterile Processing Service to meet operational needs. Work Schedule: Monday - Fr