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Medical Supply Technician - Seattle, United States - Veterans Health Administration
Description
Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to be a Medical Supply Technician (MST) (Sterile Processing) for the Sterile Processing Service at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System located in Seattle, WA.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.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
English Language Proficiency:
MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part
Experience and/or Education:
Experience: Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; 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; OR Experience/
Education Combination:
Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable
Certification:
None
Grade Determinations:
GS-6 (Full Performance Level)
Experience:
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
References:
VA Handbook 5005/83 Part II Appendix G47, July 8, 2015 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6
Physical Requirements:
This work requires moderate lifting/carrying (15-44lbs), pushing (2 hours), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (2 hours), standing (4 hours), repeated bending (1 hours), both legs required, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to distinguish shades of color
Duties
"Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career- Medical Supply Aide and Technician: At the GS-6 level, duties will include, but are not limited to: Removes gross contamination by soaking in appropriate Detergent Solutions, washing with a detergent blood solvent, scrubbing with a brush, rinsing in tap and then distilled water or washing in an ultrasonic unit and/or washer-sterilizer.Decontaminates all reusable supplies and equipment in a manner rendering all decontaminated items safe for handling.
Determines proper methods and processes to follow per SOP's and Manufacturer's Instructions for Use to decontaminate instruments and equipment.
Have responsibility involved with one, or all, the following functions pertaining to Re-Usable Medical Equipment (RME) cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of equipment to full readiness for its subsequent use.
Medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be re-used for multiple patients that are accompanied by reprocessing instructions provided by the manufacturer is considered RME.
The result of these duties and responsibilities are to ensure the best possible product is delivered, the right item, at the right time, in the right condition, ready for use.
Attend training on either one, or all, the procedures associated with the set-up, use, reprocessing and maintenance of new equipment prior to its initial use that leads to his/her initial competency and, validation of that competency on a recurring basis.
Examines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed.Assembles sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray, lining it with a towel, and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner.
Strives for a logically arranged package that will permit effective penetration of the sterilizing medium and ease of use by end user.
Visually examines items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting, and cracks.Operates medical equipment to determine whether it operates correctly after re-assembly.
Sends malfunctioning or damaged equipment to repair or salvage unit.
Examines all types of reusable supplies and equipment.
Selects correct wrapping for the tray, and wraps and labels tray.
MST(FPL) monitors operation of sterilizer with prescribed tests.
Determines appropriate method of sterilization and attaches chemical indicator tape to package.
Sterilizes items referencing SOP's, Special Parameters list and or STERIS V-Pro/ETO authorized list to determine that correct parameters (e.g.
time, temperature, and pressure) were obtained.
Aerates gas-sterilized items for correct period and completes proper documentation.
Distributes items according to established requirements, special requests or as requisitioned.
Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of needs or on individual requisitions.
Consults with the Operating Room staff and our clinic customers on items in short supply or out of stock, recommending possible substitutions.
Rotates stock in accordance with the FIFO (First in, First out) system.Assists with inventory of supplies needed for our production as well as our end users.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Oversees the work of lower-grade employees.
Work Schedule: 3 shift options: Mon-Fri with rotating weekends; 7am-3:30pm or 1pm-9:30pm or 11pm-7:30am Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of existing pay, higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year 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.
Functional Statement #:
Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required"
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