Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing
The incumbent works as a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Nursing Service, Sterile Processing Section at the VA Northern CA Health Care System. Assignments include but are not to limited to the collecting, reprocessing and decontamination of soiled reusable medical equipment and surgical instruments; instrument preparation and sterilization; medical equipment maintenance, receiving, storing and distribution of medical and surgical supplies, instruments and equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Rotate assignments including but not limited to:
Decontamination, Endoscope Reprocessing, Surgical and Clinical Instrument Set Assembly (Prep). This position requires extensive knowledge of a complete range of surgical, medical and dental instrumentation and supplies. Surgical instruments are very complex and are used for Vascular, Orthopedics, Ophthalmic, Thoracic, Gynecological, ENT, and Urology cases among others. Many of the instrument sets are valued over $75,000 each and must be handled with the utmost of care. The incumbent must understand how to utilize Manufacturer Instructions for USE (IFU) and SOP documents to complete cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of highly sophisticated instruments and equipment. Have an understanding of OSHA, CDC, FDA requirements as well as AAMI, AORN, and IAHCSMM recommendations is required while working within all sections of Sterile Processing Service. In order to keep up with the ever changing SPS technical requirement, the incumbent is responsible to participate in all scheduled training and complete training requirements within the designated timeframe. The incumbent is responsible to complete other duties as assigned. PLEASE NOTE:
VA SPS Level One Training must be completed within the first three months of employment and VA SPS, IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification should be completed within one year of employment. The incumbent will follow IFU and SOP for each item processed and will seek assistance for items that they are not familiar with. Work Schedule:
May be required to rotate shifts, work weekends, nights, days and holidays based on the needs of the agency. To be discussed with hiring manager Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. GS-03 (Entry Level):
Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. 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):
(a) 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 (b) Education. Two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation. (c) 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) 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 as steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and a high level disinfecting scope reprocessor; prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery schedule. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new assignments. GS-06 (Full Performances 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. 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). References:
VA Handbook 5005/76 PART II, Appendix G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is 6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 03 to 06 Physical Requirements:
The work requires standing, walking for short periods of time, light carrying and lifting under 25 pounds; bending, reaching and stooping and pushing.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Rotate assignments including but not limited to:
Decontamination, Endoscope Reprocessing, Surgical and Clinical Instrument Set Assembly (Prep). This position requires extensive knowledge of a complete range of surgical, medical and dental instrumentation and supplies. Surgical instruments are very complex and are used for Vascular, Orthopedics, Ophthalmic, Thoracic, Gynecological, ENT, and Urology cases among others. Many of the instrument sets are valued over $75,000 each and must be handled with the utmost of care. The incumbent must understand how to utilize Manufacturer Instructions for USE (IFU) and SOP documents to complete cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of highly sophisticated instruments and equipment. Have an understanding of OSHA, CDC, FDA requirements as well as AAMI, AORN, and IAHCSMM recommendations is required while working within all sections of Sterile Processing Service. In order to keep up with the ever changing SPS technical requirement, the incumbent is responsible to participate in all scheduled training and complete training requirements within the designated timeframe. The incumbent is responsible to complete other duties as assigned. PLEASE NOTE:
VA SPS Level One Training must be completed within the first three months of employment and VA SPS, IAHCSMM or CBSPD certification should be completed within one year of employment. The incumbent will follow IFU and SOP for each item processed and will seek assistance for items that they are not familiar with. Work Schedule:
May be required to rotate shifts, work weekends, nights, days and holidays based on the needs of the agency. To be discussed with hiring manager Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. GS-03 (Entry Level):
Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. 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):
(a) 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 (b) Education. Two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation. (c) 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) 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 as steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and a high level disinfecting scope reprocessor; prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery schedule. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new assignments. GS-06 (Full Performances 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. 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). References:
VA Handbook 5005/76 PART II, Appendix G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is 6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 03 to 06 Physical Requirements:
The work requires standing, walking for short periods of time, light carrying and lifting under 25 pounds; bending, reaching and stooping and pushing.
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0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician - Salary Range:
$27,800 to $63,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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