Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Internal Number: 834596000

Summary

Has knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position in the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Garner – NC. The successful candidate will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning – disinfection – sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Experience and/or Education (1) Experience
• Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work
• or (2) 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 (3) Experience/Education Combination
• Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable
• Certification
• None
• May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
• (1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned – promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level – or changed to lower grade within the occupation
• (2) MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed – on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
• (3) MSTs who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
• English Language Proficiency
• MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3 – section A – paragraph 3j – this part
• Grade Determinations: GS-06 (Full Performance Level) Experience
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
• Demonstrated Knowledge – Skills – and Abilities
• In addition to the experience above – the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1
• Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings
• 2
• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination
• 3
• Working knowledge of medical terminology – anatomy and physiology – microbiology – medical conditions and procedures
• 4
• Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation
• 5
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-06 Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: .decontamination – preparation – clean sterile supply (preparation) and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus
• The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot – cold – drafty and poorly lighted
• The employee is subject to the possibility of falls – scrapes – cuts – bruises – and other injuries from material handling equipment
• The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds)
• The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating – disassembly and assembly of instrumentation.

Duties

• Will provide sterilization – preparation – supply items (scissors – forceps – retractors – etc.) and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center
• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area
• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method – such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners – mechanical washers – cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufacturers instructions
• Inspects – prepares – assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam – Sterrad – and high-level disinfection reprocessing if GI endoscopes
• May prepare operating room case carts utilizing surgery schedule
• Removes soil – blood – tissues fragments – body fluids and other contaminants by wiping – soaking – rinsing and scrubbing
• Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization – assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment
• May perform other related duties as required
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30-4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 00000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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