MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)

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Let's list duties from text: - The Medical Supply Technician (SPS) at the GS-6 full performance level is responsible for the collection of all used/soiled - semi-critical and critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RMD) throughout the medical center - The incumbent utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection prevention procedures to prevent cross-contamination of other equipment and personnel during the collection and transport of the soiled RMD - The MST is responsible for the systematic manual cleaning and disinfection of semi-critical and critical clinical equipment according to selected methods and strict manufacturer instructions - Major duties include - but may not be limited to: - Following all safety and infection prevention rules - regulations and requirements within the decontamination and sterile preparation area - Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques and understands how to implement procedures to prevent the spread of infection per VHA Infection Prevention guidelines - Independently performs cleaning and disinfection procedures within scope of their position - Disassembles and determines correct cleaning methods as determined by manufacturer instructions - Advanced knowledge of facility approved cleaning/disinfectant solution - and procedures - Vast knowledge of sterilization and decontamination techniques - Inspects - assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization - such as - but not limited to steam - low-temperature sterilization - Steris - and high-level disinfecting scope reprocesses - Prepares - loads - and operates sterilizers - such as steam or low temperature (hydrogen peroxide) and high-level disinfecting endoscope re-processor - Processes - assembles and performs all phases of sterilization for intricate surgical trays and microsurgery instruments for the operating room (trays contain large numbers of unique - non- 2 interchangeable - specialized surgical instruments of similar appearance - with minor variations in size - conformation - and nomenclature - but with major variation in application - Preparation of Ambulatory Surgery Unit case carts using the daily surgery schedule - Maintains a higher-level of functional awareness of facility policies and procedures often providing guidance to entry or developmental staff - Research and applies the JCAHO - OSHA and FDA standards as they pertain to sterile processing and the distribution of medical supplies - Pick-up and deliver RMD throughout the facility - Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment We need to ensure we keep the parentheses content. Now qualifications: The "Qualifications" section includes Basic Requirements, Experience/Education combos, Certification, Foreign Education, English Language Proficiency, Grade Determinations (GS-3, GS-04, GS-05, GS-06), Preferred Experience, Reference, etc. Also "The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6." Also Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. We need to preserve all substantive info. We'll create a list for qualifications. Let's extract bullet points: 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 - Foreign Education: To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional US programs - 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-3 (Entry Level) - Experience or Education: None beyond the basic requirements - 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: - Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination - Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets - Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment - Ability to communicate both orally and in writing - 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: - Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings - Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility - Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment - GS-06 (Full Performance Level) - Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level - (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 re-processor - 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) - Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: - 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 - medical conditions and procedures - Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation - Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures - Preferred Experience: HSPA certification with sterile processing experience is preferred - but not required - 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-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. - Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 We need to keep all that. Now Benefits: We have Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. We'll list these as
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