The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Trainer position is in the Sterile Processing Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System located at the Jamaica Plain, MA location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.
The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Trainer position will provide initial orientation and serve as a mentor to newly hired SPS MSTs with decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and sterilization of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) for distribution and support for the medical center. Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide decontamination, cleaning disinfection preparation and sterilization for the medical center.
Develops and maintains a training plan for established SPS MSTs to ensure that competency assessments are renewed in accordance with frequency identified within the SPS risk assessments. Conducts training on departmental Standard Operating Procedures for MST staff as well as end-users as needed. Responsible for developing formal and informal written plans for the SPS training program in compliance with accreditation organizations.
Facilitates training of SPS staff through educational programs and job specific instruction. Improves SPS processes by facilitating the application for new technology of reusable medical devices by training all new and existing staff. Develops, monitors, and revises SPS educational programs for both new and existing staff. Documents and assesses staff's training to identify areas of strength and need.
Develops an education plan (literature review, continuing education, in-services, certification and/or formal education) to maintain and improve knowledge in specialized areas of processing reusable medical devices. Participates in tracking, trending, and analyzing education data. Identifies opportunities for improvement, makes recommendations and/or prepares reports based on findings. Develops and conducts an annual review of the SPS preceptor program.
Collaborates with SPS Chief and Lead utilizing advanced instrument, process and documentation management systems, as applicable, to correctly manage Reusable Medical Devices inventory levels throughout the facility including troubleshooting and addressing clinical area support needs through SPS functionality.
Demonstrates Patient Centered Care (PCC) through the use of effective communication with patients, families, visitors, and members of the interdisciplinary team, including the patient in mutual goal setting, and providing patient advocacy when appropriate. Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not available Compressed Schedule: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: F07827 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special salary rate. Veterans preference does not apply to internal or other federal employees.
Employee will be expected to travel to the other campuses as needed. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50's will be accepted.
Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
donna.davies@va.gov · (603) 624-4366 X205077
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $66814 – $86860/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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