Videos Videos Duties Help Duties Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Learn more Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) if appointed to the Bronx and Northport facilities only.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) and may be extended or closed as needed.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REFERRED AS VACANCIES BECOME AVAILABLE.
This Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Technician) provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and semi-critical/critical reusable medical equipment decontamination for the medical center.
The term “supply item” as used in this functional statement refers to reusable items for patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), semi-critical equipment (such as ultrasound probes, flexible endoscopes, TEE’s) and critical reusable medical equipment, surgical or clinic trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of Sterile Processing Service.
The Medical Supply Technician will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position.
He/She 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.
The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.
The employee is under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Medical Supply Technician.
The supervisor and/or Service Chief or Assistant Chief will assign work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provides guidance for unusually involved situations.
The employee will work as team member with other Medical Supply Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work utilizing the written standard operating procedures and/or manufacturer’s written instructions in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices.
Department leadership evaluates completed work for overall technical soundness and conformance to agency policies through competency assessment utilizing simulation, direct observation and verbal responses from the incumbent.
Work Schedule: Full time; Day tour; evenings, nights, weekends and holidays may be required as needed.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND REFERRED AS VACANCIES BECOME AVAILABLE.
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 6 Job family (Series) 0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician Requirements Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this job Designated and/or random drug testing may be required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to a background/security investigation Must be proficient in written and spoken English Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process 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.
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.
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).
Grade Determinations: GS-03 (Entry Level) Experience or Education.
None beyond the basic requirements.
Assignment.
This is an entry level MST position.
MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.
GS-04 (Developmental Level) Experience.
Six months experience as a MST, operating room or surgical technician or other position that demonstrated knowledge of sterile processing in a clinical setting; or Education.
Two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation.
NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces, the U.S.
Maritime Service, or hospitals under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below: 1.
Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
2.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.
3.
Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
4.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Assignment.
This is a developmental level MST position.
Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME).
Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.
Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.
Prepares operating room case carts.
MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.
GS-05 (Developmental Level) Experience.
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; or Education.
Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation or a Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 1.
Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2.
Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
3.
Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Assignment: This is a developmental level MST position.
Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments 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.
Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers such 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.
Assignment.
This is the full performance level for the occupation.
Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
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 manufacturer instructions.
Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
References: VA Handbook 5005/83; Part II, Appendix G47.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS06.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS03 to GS06.
Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those physical, mental and emotional capabilities and characteristics that are essential for successful job performance.
Physical requirements must be clearly supported by the actual duties of the position and documented in the position description or functional statement, and supported by a study(ies) or evaluation(s) establishing physical requirement(s) is job-related to the occupation(s).
Education IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
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