Medical Supply Technician - Milwaukee, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

Duties:

Receives contaminated critical and semicritical Reusable Medical Equipment (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, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
Prepares operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule.
Removes soil, blood, tissue 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.

Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

Work Schedule:2nd shift 3pm-1130pm with Holiday and Weekend rotation.

Training requirements for a minimum period of 3 months depending on prior SPS experience include but are not limited to:
*Week 1:Initial Hospital Orientation 8a-430pm*Week 2: 1st Shift 7a-330pm then 1130-8pm until determined competent to move to scheduled 2nd shift hours

Telework:
Not authorized

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #:
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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass preemployment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

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.

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Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

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).

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English Language Proficiency: MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j

Experience:

Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work.

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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.

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OR

Experience/Education Combination:

Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.

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In addition to the basic requirements applicants must meet the following Grade Determinates:

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Grade Determinations:

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GS-3 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS
None beyond the basic requirements.
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GS-4 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS

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.

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GS-5 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS

1.Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2.Basic knowledge of eventrelated packaging in regards to sterility.
3.Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.

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GS-6 LEVEL GRADE REQUIREMENTS