The Chief of Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is primarily responsible for staff supervision and administrative work concerned with analyzing, developing, evaluating or promoting improvements in the policies, plans, methods, procedures, systems, or techniques of Sterile Processing and decontamination and Reusable Medical Equipment operations at the Sheridan VA Health Care System (SVAHCS). Regular recurring work in sterile processing operations is expected as this is a working supervisor. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. 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. OR Foreign EducationTo be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U. S. programs. Certification None Grade Determinations: GS-10 Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower GS-9 grade level. AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Ability to implement and incorporate regulations, policies, and procedures to manage SPS operations. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. Ability to integrate SPS managerial duties, which includes strategic planning of facility organizational goals and integration of SPS vision and values within the organizational mission. 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. Skill to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions. Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal data in order to forecast resource and equipment needs. Preferred Experience: Veteran Health Administration SPS Certification and HSPA's Certified Registered Central Service Technician or CBSPD. References: VA Handbook 5005/76, Part II, Appendix G47 Physical Requirements: This work requires regular and recurring strenuous physical exertion, such as lifting medical supply items weighing more than 50 pounds, pushing and pulling heavy medical supply carts weighing several hundred pounds and working them over rises such as door sills or positioning them on elevators through doorways and up and down ramps. Incumbent will be required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time with regular and recurring bending, stretching and stooping. The area can be quite noisy due to the clatter of metal upon metal when working with instruments and trays, the rumbling of carts and the operation of sterilizing equipment, ultrasonic cleaner, washer-disinfector, steam guns and exhaust fans. The incumbent must carefully monitor the work areas to minimize potential exposure to chemicals and ensure compliance with OSHA, VA and local policies and regulations. Employee is encouraged and in some areas required to wear hearing protection devices. WORK ENVIRONMENT On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. In both, the employee is required .o wear special protective clothing which is often uncomfortably warm and restrictive. I processing contaminated RME, the employee must wear hair cover, decontamination gloves, impervious gown/jumpsuit, shoe cover, and face-shield. The employee uses insulated gloves to remove trays from sterilizers. The employee is subject to burns from accidentally touching hot items and surfaces. The employee is required to handle items that are contaminated with blood and bodily fluids. Very strong and unpleasant orders are frequently encountered in the processing o particular items. The area can be quite noisy due to the clatter of metal upon metal when working with instruments and trays, the rumbling of carts and the operation of sterilizing equipment, ultrasonic and disinfectant washers, steam guns and exhaust fans. ["Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates and guidance. Implements and incorporates regulations, policies and procedures to manage SPS operations. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Evaluates new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments, facilities, VISN and VACO. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cos effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Works directly with staff to clean, disinfect, process and sterilize reusable medical devices. Oversees orientation and training of staff. Evaluates new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. Utilizes office automation equipment, personal computers, bar code scanners, fa)( and copier machines, software programs, and possesses the ability to apply skills to ever changing office/inventory technologies. Proficient in utilizing CENSITRAC, ChemDAQ, Temp Trak, and other VA automated systems. Serves as the facility subject matter expert for all Sterile Processing related matters. Initiates and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions. Assignment. The Chief has the overall responsibility for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the SPS. Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Oversees orientation and training of staff. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 543270 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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