Description:
The Supervisory MST level position in Sterile Processing Service as a first-level supervisor at the Vero Beach VA Clinic. This position is responsible for the oversight of a group of MSTs, with the administrative responsibility of planning and directing the work. Oversees attendance and leave, including approval of sick and annual leave schedules. Informs higher level management of anticipated vacancies or increases in workload.Requirements:
BASIC REQUIREMENTSCitizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.)
English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, of VA Handbook 5005.
Experience and/or Education
- Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's 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.
Certification. None.
GRADE REQUIREMENT
Supervisory MST (Sterile Processing), GS-08
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. 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. Provides technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit.
Experience. One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) which demonstrates the following competencies:
- Detailed knowledge of complex surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
- Ability to assemble specialty operating room and clinic instrument sets.
- In-depth knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in order to convey information and thoughts to others.
GS-08 Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- Ability to manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds.
- Ability to direct staff and manage tasks to be completed.
- Ability to oversee and supervise all aspects of decontamination, preparation, sterilization, monitoring, and distribution of RME.
- Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues.
Preferred Experience: 5 years of sterile processing experience, having a National or VA Level 2 Certification, and 2 years of supervisory experience are preferred.
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: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Mar 19, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov