Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator

This Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator position is within the Sterile Processing service at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System located in White River Junction, Vermont.

The Medical Supply Technician - RMD Coordinator is assigned to Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for knowing what reusable instruments, equipment, medical devices, or supplies are used in their respective clinical areas. Plans and coordinates with providers the appropriate levels of Reusable Medical Device (RMD). Possesses thorough understanding of the importance in reprocessing RMD and the impact on our Veteran population through the risk of infectious disease. Assists the Chief of Sterile Processing Service with budgetary reports. Attends and reports out at various committees and meetings. Ensures compliance with directives and regulation. Provides Customer Service/Cooperation and Organizational Support. Works as a team member with the other MSTs of various experience and GS positions to carry out the daily work. Utilizes written SOPs and/or manufactures for use in accordance with policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: F08445 for GS-7. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Notifications: This position is in the Excepted Service. This position is a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment. 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.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.