The incumbent of this position serves as a monitoring specialist for all Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) Coordinator activities of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).

Duties

Functions/Duties: - The RMD Coordinator provides oversight in the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of critical, semi-critical and non-critical medical devices within the RMD Program. - Reviews the acquisition of new equipment and advises using services of anticipated delivery dates. - Controls the release of any new equipment until verification of all SOPs have been developed and communicated to staff. This includes coordination across services and/or disciplines which can influence the organizational mission, vision, values and strategic priorities for RMD. - Monitors, analyzes and provides consultation on infection control issues regarding RMD. - Participates in clinical rounds to assist in the verification of each service's SOPs for RMD. - Investigates the need for any manufacturer and model-specific SOP required for new RMD at the time of the acquisition request. When new SOPs are required, obtains the necessary information from the manufacturer or vendor. - Develops SOPs to standardize equipment used in the medical center. Educates hospital staff, including the executive level, on all new equipment to ensure compliance is met as it relates to RMD. - Assists with training of RMD Non-Critical staff across service lines to ensure educational requirements are met and understood for execution. - Manages and provides oversight of the facility RMD Master Listing. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00 PM no on call status. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:00000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required This Position is eligible for a 15% Critical Skills Incentive

Requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications Requirements: 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 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 (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 U. S. programs. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part In addition to the Basic Requirements provided in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G47, paragraph 2, the following are the grade requirements. Grade Requirements/Determinations - Paragraph 3 as follows: Creditable Experience 1. Knowledge of Current MST Practices. To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with MST responsibilities. Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid/non-paid employment as an MST. 2. Quality of Experience. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to MST experience at the next lower grade level of the position being filled. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. 3. Part-Time Experience. Part-time experience as an MST is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, an MST employed 20 hours a week, or on a ½ time basis would receive 1 full-time workweek for 2 weeks of service.GS-07 (RMD Coordinator) Experience. One-year experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the KSAs expected of the GS-6 level, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs that are expected at the GS-7 assignment: 1. Ability to interact with individuals of varying backgrounds in order to assess the needs of the department. 2. Ability to coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. 3. Ability to interpret and apply sterile processing/infection prevention regulations and policies. 4. Ability to evaluate new products and equipment. 5. Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in carrying out sterile processing functions. Assignment. Position involves carrying out the duties and responsibilities of RMD program within a fully operational SPS from which patient care supplies and equipment are received and processed. Knowledge and application of the SPS Policies and Procedures Manual, VA Directive 1116(2), Infection Control Procedures, Joint Commission and Quality Assurance guidelines, and medical equipment suppliers' technical directives are essential for carrying out assigned work. Decisions are made regarding how instruments are packaged, wrapped, terminally sterilized and made ready for redistribution and patient use. The actions of the employee affect a wide range of activities throughout the Medical Center. Dependability is essential for scheduled surgical cases and throughout the range of patient treatment where medical material is fundamental to adequate patient care. SPS represents a major line in a patient care cycle and delays or errors will severely reduce the effectiveness of the entire organization. The results of the employee's work provide solutions to SPS problems and questions. Employee develops alternatives and options that are designed to meet requirements in a variety of physical and environmental circumstances. Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation) and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. The employee is subject to the possibility of falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment. The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds). The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating, disassembly and assembly of instrumentation. On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. The employee wears special clothing, hair covers, personal protective equipment and shoe covers that can be uncomfortably warm. The employee uses insulated gloves to remove carts from sterilizers. The employee is subject to burns from accidentally touching hot items. The hazards of working around minute quantities of sterilizing gasses are unknown. The employee often works around body fluids, mucous, excretions and bits of tissue, some of which may be foul smelling. Strong, unpleasant odors are encountered while decontaminating bloody or grossly contaminated instrumentation or reusable medical equipment. The work area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments, rumbling of carts and operation of pre-sterilizing equipment.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 US
• Name: Victoria Williams
• Phone: 2026325875
• Email: [email protected]