Medical Supply Technician; Sterile Processing - Coordinator

Overview

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Coordinator. The role ensures continued utilization of IMS features for a consistent return on investment. The Censitrac Coordinator acts as a liaison with tracking system support - facility Information Systems - and the Contract Software Vendor. Responsibilities include administering all hardware - software - and accessory equipment to maintain an efficient tracking system.

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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
• 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

• Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) -  Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Monitors quality assurance in cleaning/decontamination - sterilization - reprocessing - and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment in four SPS work areas Ensures proper procedures are followed and items are safe for use Adheres to national sterile processing standards for cleaning and reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMD) Coordinates structured training and ensures staff competency through reviews and demonstrations Coordinates with hospital departments (OR - dental - endoscopy - ER - clinics) to ensure compliance with directives Updates the Chief on patient safety alerts and issues with reusable medical devices Evaluates internal processes using fact-finding or investigative techniques Analyzes and evaluates facts to address unsatisfactory conditions or trends Applies methods to investigate and recommend corrective actions on quality problems Ensures appropriateness of work during quality reviews using SPS policies and infection control procedures Utilizes Microsoft Word - Excel - and other software programs Applies aseptic principles and techniques for sterilization - including testing effectiveness Communicates directives - rules - and regulations in writing and orally Demonstrates the goals of Sterile Processing and effective tracking systems Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers Develops and reviews policies and procedures impacting IMS
• seeks approvals for SOP changes and recommends amendments as technology evolves Performs data entry for new instrument sets - equipment - and procedural trays Manages additions - modifications - and deletions to instrument set count sheet requests Assists in developing disaster plans and downtime procedures for IMS and sterilization equipment Runs administrative reports and provides them to the Chief and Assistant Chief SPS Manages user access levels for the system and adds new users Develops staff competencies in using the tracking system effectively Provides hardware/software support and manages department needs Collaborates with facility IT and Bioengineering for service-level troubleshooting Works with Censis Technologies to resolve system documentation issues Directs overall activities of Censitrac with the Assistant Chief and assists with orientation and training for new and ongoing changes Ensures compliance with professional standards (OSHA - The Joint Commission - CDC - AAMI) Develops and manages staff in instrument marking and data entry Orients new employees and conducts in-services on instrumentation tracking Implements new functionality and resolves user questions on system processing Performs system file maintenance including digital images for instruments or sets Communicates openly with departments - supervisors - peers - and staff Assists with the PI program related to IMS Troubleshoots system and accessory equipment issues and follows up with vendors for resolution Ensures compliance with reusable medical devices (RMD) standards
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Full-time - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Pay:
  Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per…