Total 14 Director/C-Level technician repair job vacancies in The United States of America

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

This is a varied role working within the Nuclear Medicine department which will see you completing many different tasks on a day to day basis. You will work with the Accountable Pharmacist and Site Lead Radiopharmacist, taking a strategic lead for service and workforce development, working closely with all areas not just in Pharmacy Preparative Services but across Medicines Management and Pharmacy Services (MMPS). The role will also involve: - Leading on the training of all staff across the department, including local training (such as preparing aseptic products), supporting staff to complete GPhC accredited Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and Science Manufacturing Technician course. These roles will also work closely with the MMPS Education & Training Team to support rotational student technicians and qualified technicians within Preparative Services. - Lead on the management of the day to day workload liaising closely with the Specialist Radiopharmacy Technicians, deploying staff in to the most appropriate areas to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently - Be responsible for ensuring the Radiopharmacy is fully functional and that the stringent cleaning and monitoring schedules are followed - Lead on the development of our quality management system working closely with the Accountable Pharmacist and scientist workforce - Lead on staff management issues ensuring local policies are adhered to. As the successful candidate you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative as well as working within a team.

The Associate Chief Pharmacist/Chief Technician - Distribution & Purchasing will be responsible for: The purchase of all pharmaceuticals used in all Trust sites (approx. £150M p.a.) and their effective storage and stockholding. The provision of Pharmacy distribution services to all Trust sites. The provision of professional leadership and advice on all matters of Pharmacy Distribution & Purchasing services and their development across all sites The preparation of strategic plans for Pharmacy Distribution & Purchasing service to ensure the development of progressive services. To manage the governance and specifics around the Wholesale Dealers License held by KCH Pharmacy Dept.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To provide a safe and effective aseptic service to all service users in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), GMP and QA standards. This will include doses of cytotoxic chemotherapy, clinical trials, gene therapy and other biological agents. To co-ordinate the day to day running of the Aseptic service, being responsible for completing all staff rotas. To support the scheduling of aseptic work, from order receipt to product release, organising resources in the most efficient way. To be responsible for stock management for the Aseptic Unit, ensuring cycle counts are completed, reporting any issues promptly and assisting in their correction. To ensure the maintenance of adequate stock levels of all medicinal components and consumables required for the aseptic preparation of medicinal products. To ensure the appropriate environmental monitoring is carried out in the unit in order for regulatory requirements to be met, ensuring prompt escalation and appropriate corrective action is taken. To ensure that staff comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH To write, develop, maintain and assure implementation of policies and standard operating procedures. To manage the bought in product work stream in a safe and effective manner. These doses may be bought in from 3rd party suppliers.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Manage and maintain the Clinical Trials service in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines to ensure provision of a high-quality service to patients and staff at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. To ensure that protocols and procedures relating to clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products are in accordance with appropriate Trust and international regulations (ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP) and with the Research Governance Framework To liaise with pharmaceutical companies and regulatory bodies (MHRA, FDA, DoH, Home Office and the RPSGB) over the initiation and continued management of clinical trials, including participation in external audits To ensure clinical trials are conducted according to Health and Safety regulations and COSHH including handling of cytotoxic agents, Advanced Therapy Investigational Medicines (ATIMP) Genetic Modified Organisms (GMOs) and clinical waste for destruction. To liaise with other centres for clinical research to ensure common standards of practice. To review legislation relating to the conduct of clinical trials involving IMPs and to advise on the implications of such legislation. Manage the Clinical Trials portfolio to ensure that the management of IMPs is performed to the required professional, legal and Trust standards. Be responsible for and overseeing updates of CT policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), pharmacy and aseptic guidelines in relation to the management of all clinical trials.

• Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates and guidance.
• Implements and incorporates regulations, policies and procedures to manage SPS operations.
• Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program.
• Evaluates new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments, facilities, VISN and VACO.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services.
• Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cos effectiveness of SPS operations.
• Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals.
• Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Works directly with staff to clean, disinfect, process and sterilize reusable medical devices.
• Oversees orientation and training of staff.
• Evaluates new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Utilizes office automation equipment, personal computers, bar code scanners, fa)( and copier machines, software programs, and possesses the ability to apply skills to ever changing office/inventory technologies. Proficient in utilizing CENSITRAC, ChemDAQ, Temp Trak, and other VA automated systems.
• Serves as the facility subject matter expert for all Sterile Processing related matters. Initiates and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions.

Assignment.
The Chief has the overall responsibility for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the SPS. Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Oversees orientation and training of staff.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 543270
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $64,572 Per Year (GS 10)

• Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates and guidance.
• Implements and incorporates regulations, policies and procedures to manage SPS operations.
• Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program.
• Evaluates new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments, facilities, VISN and VACO.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services.
• Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cos effectiveness of SPS operations.
• Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals.
• Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Works directly with staff to clean, disinfect, process and sterilize reusable medical devices.
• Oversees orientation and training of staff.
• Evaluates new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Utilizes office automation equipment, personal computers, bar code scanners, fa)( and copier machines, software programs, and possesses the ability to apply skills to ever changing office/inventory technologies. Proficient in utilizing CENSITRAC, ChemDAQ, Temp Trak, and other VA automated systems.
• Serves as the facility subject matter expert for all Sterile Processing related matters. Initiates and lead interdisciplinary groups in order to facilitate daily SPS functions.

Assignment.
The Chief has the overall responsibility for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the SPS. Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Oversees orientation and training of staff.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Telework: Ad-hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 543270
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $64,572 Per Year (GS 10)

The Chief has the overall responsibility for the supervision, administrative management and direction of the SPS. Ensures SPS functions are in compliance with all regulatory mandates. Forecasts, plans, develops and manages the SPS program. Manages SPS personnel and serves as liaison between SPS and other departments. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships, coordinates and resolves problems, and ensures cooperation with other programs and services. Manages the overall SPS budget including determining resource needs, allocating resources, and ensuring proper utilization in productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness of SPS operations. Formulates objectives, develops priorities and implements plans that support organizational goals. Ensures operations are in compliance with all safety, regulatory and accrediting requirements. Oversees orientation and training of staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800-1630
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $66,046 Per Year (GS 10)

The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Assistant Chief oversees all decontamination, sterilization and disposition of critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME); ensures national sterile processing standards are followed; and supervises employees. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitors quality assurance in the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of surgical instruments and technical medical equipment.
• Ensures national sterile processing standards are adhered to by staff, in the process of cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution.
• Assigns work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance for unusually involved situations.
• Evaluates the performance of the employees using counseling techniques, the mid-point and annual appraisals.
• Gives advice and instruction to subordinates on work or administrative matters.
• Hears and investigates employee grievances.
• Resolves issues and make recommendations for disciplinary actions.
• Evaluates completed work for overall technical soundness and conformance to agency policies.
• Develops and administers an overall training plan for the section.
• Approves or disapproves requests for leave from employees.
• Documents the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Lead team member with other Medical Supply Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work.
• Expected to have a thorough and complete working knowledge of all SPS operations rotating among the various duty assignments in SPS.
• For "after hours" issues, incumbent must respond quickly and effectively.

Work Schedule: Varies schedules available. Will be discussed at time of interview.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: May be available for highly qualified candidate at service discretion.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $72,561 Per Year (GS 00)

The Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Assistant Chief oversees all decontamination, sterilization and disposition of critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME); ensures national sterile processing standards are followed; and supervises employees. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitors quality assurance in the cleaning, decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution of surgical instruments and technical medical equipment.
• Ensures national sterile processing standards are adhered to by staff, in the process of cleaning/decontamination, sterilization, reprocessing, and distribution.
• Assigns work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance for unusually involved situations.
• Evaluates the performance of the employees using counseling techniques, the mid-point and annual appraisals.
• Gives advice and instruction to subordinates on work or administrative matters.
• Hears and investigates employee grievances.
• Resolves issues and make recommendations for disciplinary actions.
• Evaluates completed work for overall technical soundness and conformance to agency policies.
• Develops and administers an overall training plan for the section.
• Approves or disapproves requests for leave from employees.
• Documents the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Lead team member with other Medical Supply Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work.
• Expected to have a thorough and complete working knowledge of all SPS operations rotating among the various duty assignments in SPS.
• For "after hours" issues, incumbent must respond quickly and effectively.

Work Schedule: Varies schedules available. Will be discussed at time of interview.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: May be available for highly qualified candidate at service discretion.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $72,561 Per Year (GS 9)

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Current, permanent VA employees or Federal employees from another agency should apply using announcement: CBST-12118049-23-AC

Duties include but are not limited to;

• Ability to manage and interact with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements.
• Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning, and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues.
• Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e., fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget
• Modifies workflow processes and auditing functions as necessary to improve performance, productivity, and customer service.
• Ensures that work unit activities, productivity and quality indicators are tracked and documented.
• Schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff engaged in sterilizing/processing/equipment/supplies and in setting up surgical instrument trays in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists in identifying adequate staffing levels for appropriate coverage to meet budgetary and operational objectives.
• Adjust staffing as needed during shifts to meet departmental needs.
• Interview candidates for vacant positions in SPS and makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment to full the positions.
• Orients employees and hold regular staff meeting. Develops and delivers ongoing staff education. Approves time cards, communicates performance standards, and evaluates performance.
• Counsel employees, providing constructive feedback and recognizing results achieved. Participates in performance management activities.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory agreements both internal arid external to include standards and requirements
• Receives and reviews audits and survey/report findings to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required.
• Keeps abreast of changing regulatory requirements/regulations and competitive industry practices impacting assigned functions, including organizational initiatives/changes; monitors impact on existing activities and identifies/implements effective response solutions while maintaining acceptable service levels and work quality.
• Monitors and assess current operation/services to identify opportunities and provides recommendation to Chief of Sterile Processing for performance/process improvements initiatives.
• Monitors and assures compliance with safety, regulatory, sterility standards, and inventory control procedures. Implements changes and ensures staff receives the necessary training.
• Addresses any conflicts and disputes among the staff to ensure a positive Work environment and establish teamwork, the "I Care Values" as well as the overall VA mission.
• Holds employees accountable for performance and behavior and ensures that the department conducts and effective and equitable performance management and recognition program.
• Provides fair, principled, decisive leadership to SPS employees inspiring a climate of productivity, effectiveness, and high morale.
• Identifies, develops, and implements alternative and innovative initiatives, practices, and procedures to improve operations.
• Communicates regularly with facility staff representatives and other facility leaders on issues related to SPS or Service priorities, mandates, directives, and other issues, which require coordination and/or communication.
• Serves on Service Line or facility committees, councils, or task groups, and actively participates in the initiatives of the group.
• Fosters internal and external customer service relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and others in the organization.
• Ensures that complaints from internal or external customers are received; investigated, resolved, or corrective action initiated.
• Reports to the Chief of SPS and manages the department in their absence.
• Adheres to SPS VHA Directive 1116 and the guidelines of (AAMI, AORN, IAHCSMM, JACHO, OSHA, FDA, CDC, etc.}, directives, and VA policies.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pm, May possibly include weekends, and holidays. Tour may be adjusted based on needs of the department.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 564-00187-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

If you ARE NOT a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply using announcement: CBST-12118050-23-AC

Duties include but are not limited to;

• Ability to manage and interact with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements.
• Ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties, including assigning, planning, and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues.
• Ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations.
• Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e., fund controls, contracts, and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget
• Modifies workflow processes and auditing functions as necessary to improve performance, productivity, and customer service.
• Ensures that work unit activities, productivity and quality indicators are tracked and documented.
• Schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff engaged in sterilizing/processing/equipment/supplies and in setting up surgical instrument trays in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists in identifying adequate staffing levels for appropriate coverage to meet budgetary and operational objectives.
• Adjust staffing as needed during shifts to meet departmental needs.
• Interview candidates for vacant positions in SPS and makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment to full the positions.
• Orients employees and hold regular staff meeting. Develops and delivers ongoing staff education. Approves time cards, communicates performance standards, and evaluates performance.
• Counsel employees, providing constructive feedback and recognizing results achieved. Participates in performance management activities.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory agreements both internal arid external to include standards and requirements
• Receives and reviews audits and survey/report findings to determine appropriate changes or corrective action required.
• Keeps abreast of changing regulatory requirements/regulations and competitive industry practices impacting assigned functions, including organizational initiatives/changes; monitors impact on existing activities and identifies/implements effective response solutions while maintaining acceptable service levels and work quality.
• Monitors and assess current operation/services to identify opportunities and provides recommendation to Chief of Sterile Processing for performance/process improvements initiatives.
• Monitors and assures compliance with safety, regulatory, sterility standards, and inventory control procedures. Implements changes and ensures staff receives the necessary training.
• Addresses any conflicts and disputes among the staff to ensure a positive Work environment and establish teamwork, the "I Care Values" as well as the overall VA mission.
• Holds employees accountable for performance and behavior and ensures that the department conducts and effective and equitable performance management and recognition program.
• Provides fair, principled, decisive leadership to SPS employees inspiring a climate of productivity, effectiveness, and high morale.
• Identifies, develops, and implements alternative and innovative initiatives, practices, and procedures to improve operations.
• Communicates regularly with facility staff representatives and other facility leaders on issues related to SPS or Service priorities, mandates, directives, and other issues, which require coordination and/or communication.
• Serves on Service Line or facility committees, councils, or task groups, and actively participates in the initiatives of the group.
• Fosters internal and external customer service relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and others in the organization.
• Ensures that complaints from internal or external customers are received; investigated, resolved, or corrective action initiated.
• Reports to the Chief of SPS and manages the department in their absence.
• Adheres to SPS VHA Directive 1116 and the guidelines of (AAMI, AORN, IAHCSMM, JACHO, OSHA, FDA, CDC, etc.}, directives, and VA policies.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pm, May possibly include weekends, and holidays. Tour may be adjusted based on needs of the department.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 564-00187-F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

To take overall management responsibility for Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers employed by the Trust. Allocation of staff and resources in line with service needs. To manage and develop all aspects of the technical service provided by the Trust pharmacy team in line with pharmacy annual planning. This includes dispensary services, clinical pharmacy and ward services and input to trust groups such as Clozapine Special Interest Group, Safe medicines practice group. Resuscitation Trust Action Group. To assist in the development and delivery of enhanced clinical pharmacy services to patients and carers within the trust. Ensure the Trust meets the Care Quality Commission Standards relating to the safe storage and transport of medicines within the Trust. Ensure all areas of the Trust comply with the medicines code in respect of medicines management (technical aspects). Use audit to identify deficits and produce and deliver action plans to address the deficits in a timely manner. Ensure that all technical services within the pharmacy department contribute to the clinical governance and quality agenda of the Trust. Manage the team of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs). Represent the Chief Pharmacist with respect to all technical aspects and safe storage requirements of medicines. Maintain concentration in the performance of all duties despite working in an environment of constant interruptions. Procure equipment and sundries. Key Result Areas Professional: Adhere to the 'Medicines, Law and Ethics' code of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Monitor and ensure compliance with SWYPFT Medicines Code, policies and procedures to manage the clinical risks associated with the use of medicines. Ensure all procedures and policies developed for use by the technical team meet the requirements of the GPHC. Act as professional lead for all pharmacy technicians and assistants employed by the trust ensuring they maintain their registration and work within the requirements of the GPHC. Chair the trust medical gases committee (oxygen Group) as specified by NPSA/2009/RRR006 review and ensure the trust stays up to date with national guidance alerts and changes to oxygen legislation. Devise and implement action plans for where changes are required for safety or legal reasons. For full job description, please see attached supporting documents