This is an advanced level MST Trainer position in Sterile Processing Service in Amarillo, TX. This position works in support of the Sterile Processing Service management team. The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician serves as the monitoring specialist for all activities of SPS. The incumbent with monitor all processes of cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of critical, semi-critical and non-critical Reusable Medical Devices (RMD).
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Monitor all processes of cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of critical, semi-critical and non-critical Reusable Medical Devices (RMD). This includes following the use of bacteriological controls, principles and methods of sterilization, packaging, and assembly of simple to more complex items for therapeutic and surgical procedures.
Perform daily quality checks of all required documentation and report any discrepancies. Develop and maintain methods to evaluate the quality of work performance and outcomes as it relates to the quality assurance program. Maintains a system of internal and external reviews ensuring overall compliance of all critical, semi-critical and non-critical RMD used within the medical center.
The incumbent will track and analyze required documentation pertaining to critical, semi-critical and non-critical RMD within the scope of SPS for quality control purposes. Utilizes qualitative analysis tools to prepare reports for trending, evaluate operations and facilitate improvements in workflow and quality processes.
Troubleshoot computer programs related to SPS operations and train staff on the inputting of data associated with the cleaning and sterilization of equipment, biological processing, and quality assurance programs. The incumbent collaborates with SPS management when deviations occur. Updates the quality assurance program annually or when manufacturer information and guidelines are changed.
Attend RMD rounds at all Amarillo VAHCS locations, report, and develop an action plan for findings, doing follow-up until actions completed and gather RMD data and build report for VISN. The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position. RMD is any medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be used on multiple patients.
All personnel who are involved with the reprocessing of RMD must have documented training in the setup, reprocessing, and maintenance of specific equipment. Validation of competency will be done, minimally, on an annual basis.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30 rotation shifts Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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 #: 56935-F 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/. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. NOTE: If your school was accredited by a body recognized by U.S. Department of Education at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the U.S.
Department of Education website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $54727 – $71147/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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