The position is in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Section under the Associate Director for Patient Care Service. This position level SPS MST is a member of the nursing care team and is responsible for the decontamination and re-processing of all Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) at VAMHCS, while maintaining strict Infection Control guidelines as determined by V AMHCS policy and VHA directive.

Duties

This position is eligible for a Critical Skills Incentive in addition to regular Salary (CSI). Critical Skill Incentives are authorized for Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing), 0622 who are performing at the fully successful level or higher. The Critical Skills Incentive will be terminated on 9/21/2024. This intermittent position will provide valuable support to help cover call outs and vacation time for Sterile Processing Service staff. The incumbent is responsible for providing reusable medical device support thru a variety of activities. Major Duties: Operates as a liaison for Sterile Processing Service (SPS) to patient wards, clinical areas, procedure areas, and operating room. The employee is required to effectively communicate accurate information to numerous professional personnel such as Nurses, Technicians and medical staff, insuring that RME is available and ready for use always. Receives, inspects and stores supplies received in SPS insuring that the correct item and quantity are accepted. He/she will notify the Chief of Sterile Processing Service /designee of any discrepancies. Inventories, replenishes shortages from sterile supply, maintains par levels, inspects for sterile integrity of instrument sets and expendable items. Rotates inventory, restocks outdated supplies, and maintains stock levels of surgical supplies and equipment for wards, clinics, and the operating room on a first in, first out basis (FIFO). Maintain the cleanliness of storage of RME by cleaning of bins and shelves as set by policy. Initiates requests for items from wards, clinics, and the operating room based on the daily schedule of needs or individual requisitions. Performs quality assurance inspections on sterilized RME prior to issue, such as dryness, expiration date, control number, package integrity and labels. Monitors temperature, humidity and air flow of sterile storage areas. Adheres to facility regulations regarding application and removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performs daily housekeeping duties to ensure environment of care is maintained. Monitors storage areas for items of non-conformities such as cardboard boxes and RME stored on shelves with dust covers. Performs other duties as assigned. Medical Supply Aide and Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Supply-Aide-Career-Flyer.pdf Work Schedule: 0900-1700 Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 512-23165-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May not be authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

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. 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. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.) 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. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part. 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). Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. GS-06 (Full Performance Level) Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings. Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures. Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation. Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/76 PART II APPENDIX G47 MAY 28, 2014. Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the position include work assignments with long periods of standing, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, stretching. This position requires the ability to lift 50lbs. The incumbent may at times be required to climb up and down a step stool in the work area. Work days may be extended without notice by emergency RME requests from operating room, clinics or nursing wards. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

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 VA Maryland Health Care System 10 North Greene Street Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Crissann Heathcote
• Phone: 4432405982
• Email: [email protected]