Join us in shaping the future at the brand-new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center! We're seeking talented Allied Health professional to make a difference in Veteran care. In 2021, Congress approved federal funding for a new Veterans Hospital in Tulsa which will be the first hospital to be built under the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016. This announcement is open until September 26, 2025.
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. 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. Grandfathering Provision. 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). Foreign Education. To 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. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-09 Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Assistant Chief Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Ability to plan and project staffing needs and requirements. Ability to manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds. Ability to manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements. Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives. 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. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. This vacancy is above full performance level (GS-06). Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) - https://youtu.be/3fMEu0iS7_Q?si=Y5RtGcnKKbJGxxk6 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Manages inspection, assembly, packaging, and terminal sterilization of medical, dental, surgical instrumentation, and implantable devices used throughout the Health Care System. Ensures strict compliance with device-specific IFUs, manufacturer's guidelines, VHA Directive 1116, HSPA, and AAMI standards. Possesses expert knowledge of sterilizer operation, troubleshooting, and biological testing interpretation. Oversees storage, transport, and delivery of sterile instruments; ensures environmental controls maintain sterility. Directs complete endoscope reprocessing for GI, ENT, Pulmonary, and OR areas, including equipment operation, manual cleaning, and bioburden testing. Oversees high-level disinfection (HLD) processes for devices requiring low-temperature reprocessing, ensuring testing and standard compliance. Performs daily administrative and personnel management for SPS functions including Decontamination, Endoscope Reprocessing, Preparation and Sterilization, and Quality Assurance. Oversees training, orientation, and continuing education programs; tracks and ensures completion of CE requirements. Plans work schedules, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and ensures compliance with established methods, procedures, and deadlines. Develops and maintains a QA program through product assessment, biological testing, and random sampling to ensure high-quality outcomes. Conducts ongoing evaluations of SPS processes to support quality, efficiency, and patient safety initiatives. Participates in planning of pilot programs, special studies, and VA initiatives with potential nationwide impact. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in collaboration with the SPS Chief to oversee service contracts related to sterile processing. Assists with procurement and purchasing of capital and non-capital equipment, including instrumentation for the OR and specialty clinics; prepares 2237 requests as needed. Supports Equipment Inventory Listing (EIL) management and ensures all equipment is accounted for. Ensures compliance with environmental standards for temperature, humidity, and airflow as outlined in VHA directives. Collaborates with SPS Chief and Infection Control on developing and revising policies governing sterile processing and decontamination. Participates in or advises the following committees: RMD Committee (Co-Chair), Infection Control, Environment of Care, Surgical Staff. Attends Clinical Product Review, Health Care Delivery, Quality Safety and Value, and Capital Equipment Committees in the absence of the SPS Chief. Directly supervises a team including 2 SPS Supervisors and approximately 20 non-supervisory employees (GS-3 to GS-7). Oversees SPS administrative, clinical supply, and instrument production functions to ensure smooth integration with system-wide services. Responsible for evaluating work performance, writing functional statements, and conducting performance appraisals. Resolves complaints, approves leave, recommends promotions, reassignments, and awards. Coordinates SPS functions across the Health Care System; monitors quality, safety, and appropriateness of sterile processing operations. Assists the SPS Chief in managing labor-management relations and fosters collaboration with union representatives. Demonstrates key leadership capabilities, including staffing projections, team management, program planning, and policy development. Performs full range of supervisory duties: assigning and evaluating work, approving leave, resolving issues, identifying training needs, and recommending awards. Work Schedule: Full-time, All shifts are primarily Monday-Friday but may include rotating shifts on weekends and holidays. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 623-52266-0