Lead Medical Supply Technician - Censitrac Administrator for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) located in Biloxi, MS with oversight in Pensacola, FL. Oversees and maintains the Censitrac sterilization instrument tracking system. Assists with daily SPS operations and functions. This position requires a current, valid driver's license to drive a government vehicle on a regular and recurring basis to perform the duties of this position.
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 - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) 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 #: 01337F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must havebeen 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.
Dawn.Yamura@va.gov · (808) 433-0184
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $59673 – $77571/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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