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

Description

Summary

The positions are located in the Sterile Processing Service, James J. Peters VAMC. The assignment involves receiving and reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) (instruments) which will be used by various customers for scheduled or emergency procedures. Assignment also includes advising surgical teams and other customers on the availability and time required to provide specific instrumentation which has a direct effect on surgical and ambulatory care procedure outcome and patient safety.

Duties

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Medical Supply Aide and Technician:

Receives a variety of reusable medical equipment (simple to complex) from the Perioperative Patient Care Center (i.e., OR, GI/Endoscopy, and IR), including inpatient and ambulatory care clinics. Sorts and disassembles the RMD instruments and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination solutions, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, hydrogen peroxide gas (Sterrad/V-PRO), ethylene oxide gas (ETO), and automated endoscope (AER) for high level disinfecting endoscopes. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment. Routinely inspects trays and single instruments stored in the sterile storage room for breaches in integrity. Ensures all Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) are restocked using the first in first out stock rotation method. Inventories and initiates requests for reprocessing supplies from Logistics/Materiel Management. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the standard operating procedures (SOP's) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RMD appropriate to this position.

A basic understanding of Medical and Surgical Terminology, therapeutic procedures and of human anatomy and physiology. Be trained to ascertain and verify that all non-biological implants coming into the Medical Center are sterile/ sterilized before being delivered to the clinical staff by having them go through SPS for inspection and/or sterilization. Knowledgeable of trays and supply requirements for all surgical procedures to facilitate procedures for case carts in the Operating Room.

The incumbents will use our Instrument tracking system (Censitrac) to log and track each piece of instrumentation that undergoes the process of cleaning and sterilization. The incumbents will document and maintained records information for each process as indicated. The incumbents must be proficient and knowledgeable in the cleaning, sterilization, and assembly of minor and complex trays. Must be knowledgeable of High-Level Disinfection methods available in the facility. Knowledgeable to scan intake sheets to EQMS (Electronic Quality Management System) and to enter all non-conformances. Knowledgeable to report all deficiencies to management in a timely manner.

Assigned Tasks:

• Enters temporary work orders (TWOR)
• Maintain individual workstations in the Preparation room and Decontamination room
• Performs daily environmental cleaning duties in all assigned work areas. Routinely cleans storage shelves, cabinets, and surfaces of workstations/tables at the end of each shift and as needed, and cleans all sterilizers weekly
• Routinely utilizes SharePoint system to locate manufacturer instructions, standard operating procedures, upload intake count sheets, upload training documents and CEU's, and enters nonconformities
• Routinely operates reprocessing equipment including monitoring and documenting load/cycle information
• Prepares individual surgical case carts with required instrumentation and surgical supplies for scheduled and emergency procedures based on procedure guides and availability of supplies
• Identifies damaged or missing instruments and if available, replaces to ensure tray or cassette is complete
• Assists with training of new employees