Medical Supply Technician; Sterile Processing

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

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$49,802.00/yr - $64,740.00/yr

Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is the central point within the Medical Center providing the technical supply functions of collecting, processing, and decontamination of soiled suppliesंब instruments and equipment; instrument preparation and sterilization; medical equipment maintenance – receiving, storing, and distribution of medical and surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency: MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with Chapter 3 – Section A – Paragraph 3j.
• Experience and/or
  
  Education:
  
  Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work.
• 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, operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position.
• Experience/Education Combination:
  Equivalent combination of experience and education qualifying for entry level where both education and experience are acceptable.
• Grade Determinations:
  In addition to the basic requirements listed above – the candidate must also meet the grade specific requirements.
• Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) – GS‑6:
  One full year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑5).
• Examples of GS‑5 experience include:
  Removing soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
• Inspecting packages for indications of proper sterilization – assembling basic sets and trays used in the operating room.
• Preparing, loading, and operating sterilizers such as steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and a high‑level disinfecting scope reprocessor.
• Preparing operating room case carts daily using the surgery schedule.
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings;
  Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination;
  Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and medical conditions and procedures;
  Knowledge of sterility principles in regard to instrumentation;
  Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
• Assignment:
  This is the full performance level for the occupation.
• Receiving contaminated critical and semi‑critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive non‑critical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
• Disassembling the RME and determining theumbnailcorrect cleaning method – such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents – as determined by manufacturer instructions.
• Inspecting, assembling and determining the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as, but not limited to, steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high‑level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• Performing and documenting daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/.
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS‑6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS‑6.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as العراقية standing for prolonged periods, carrying medical supply items weighing up to 50 pounds, frequent bending and stretching/reaching, and pushing fully loaded medical…