This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Central Virginia Veterans Healthcare System (CVHCS) in Fredricksburg, Virginia. The position serves as the Work Lead Equipment Operator for the EMS Sani-Pak Sterilizer, Floor Technician, sanitation, and snow removal.

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for: Performing the daily operation of the Sani-Pak autoclaving and is required to operate the Sani-Pak Sterilize. Operating the Sani-Pak Sterilizer ensures the proper processing of the facilities RMW. Loading and unloading RMW containers, transferring collected RMW bags into the appropriate Sani-Pak processing bags for sterilization. Complying with all regulatory and safety requirements relating to RMW material processing. Operating the Biological Indicator Monitoring Systems to ensure the Sani-Pak is treating the infection waste effectively as per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other applicable requirements. Entering appropriate data is entered into the SaniPak monitor to initiate processing cycles, select and track cycle run times and providing update to EMS Leadership when requested Work Schedule: 3:30 pm to midnight with various days off or 6:00 am to 2:30pm with various days off Position Description Title/PD#: Hazardous Waste Disposer/PD015740 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/02/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and SafetyHandle Weights and LoadsOperation of Equipment/MachinerySpecial Aptitude - Housekeeping WorkTeamworkTechnical CompetenceWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The position demands continuous walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, pulling, and pushing. The work requires the occasional use of heavy powered cleaning equipment (e.g., wall washers, industrial type buffers) weighing over 50 pounds. The duties necessitate considerable dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration as well as visual acuity to see dirt, dust and debris.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Andrew Larrison
• Phone: 7192819052
• Email: [email protected]