Lead Medical Supply Technician (Advanced Level)- Sterile Processing
US Department of Veterans AffairsSummary PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The Miami VA Healthcare System's Sterile Processing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead MST. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency US CITIZENS: All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. This is an external announcement open to all US citizens. Current permanent VA/Federal employees may apply under announcement CBTC-13096049-27-DRDto receive internal consideration. Duties Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This is a Lead Medical Supply Technician (MST) level position. In this position, the Lead MST will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support. The incumbent may monitor the status and progress of work and making day to day adjustments in accordance with established policies. The incumbent will maintain a current knowledge and answer questions of other employees related to procedures, policies, and directives. The Lead MST will train or arrange training for team members in the accomplishment of tasks or projects and give on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on priorities, methods, deadlines and qualify assurance have been met.Productivity based on expectations of service line. Works with the Assistant Chief, and/or Supervisor, SPS, in the assignment of functions to team members in order to meet routine and unusual deadlines and priorities. Distributes and balances workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, job specialization and/or capabilities of individual. Is a working Lead Technician, responsible for filling in and for distributing the workload in case of personnel shortages or short notice priorities, to ensure a smooth workflow. Ensures timely accomplishment of assigned tasks, and ensures that each employee has enough work to keep busy. When necessary, revises work schedule to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns work to employees or assigns employees to position. Breaks out tasks as necessary to provide new employees with the experience and training required to perform the task. Assigns work, disagreeable or choice tasks, etc., equitably among employees. Explains work requirements, methods and procedures, as needed, giving special instructions on difficult or different operations and answering technical questions about the task. Monitors status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees relating to procedures, policies and directives. Trains or arranges for the training of team members in the accomplishment of tasks or projects. Gives on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Monitors and reports on the status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that the supervisor's instructions on priorities, methods, deadlines and qualify assurance have been met. Obtains assistance and/or needed information from the supervisory staff on problems that may arise or backlogs that cannot be disp…