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    Medical Supply Technician - Pittsburgh, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

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    The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is assigned to the Sterile Processing Service at the Pittsburgh VAMC, Pittsburgh, PA.

    The Incumbent is responsible for the receipt of contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical device (RME) and for the decontamination and sterilization of this RME.

    The duties require basic knowledge of sterile techniques within the SPS department.

    Duties




    CRITICAL SKILLS INCENTIVE: This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for 15% of their salary as a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI will be pro-rated determined by the appointment date and the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.


    Major Duties:

    GS-3 Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) This is an entry level Medical Supply Technician (MST) position. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical devices (RMD). Prepares operating room case carts. Will assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory and Censitrac. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.


    GS-4 This is a
    developmental level Medical Supply Technician (MST) position. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical devices (RMD). 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. Will assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory, and Censitrac. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.


    GS-5 Developmental level. This is a developmental level Medical Supply Technician (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, and a high-level disinfecting scope reprocessor; prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery schedule. Will assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory and Censitrac.


    GS-6 Full performance level. This is the full performance level for the occupation. Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical device (RMD) in the decontamination area, and may receive noncritical equipment as well. Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, 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 processes and equipment.


    Reusable Medical Device:
    Reusable Medical Device (RMD) is any medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be reused for multiple patients.

    All personnel who are involved in the reprocessing of RMD are responsible for knowing what reusable instruments, equipment, medical devices or supplies are used (inventory) in their clinical area.


    Work Schedule:
    Rotating shifts to include: on-call, weekend, and Holidays


    Telework:
    Not Available


    Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Approved


    Virtual: This is not a virtual position.


    Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

    The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.

    The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06.



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