Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Job Title

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The major duties and responsibilities, however, not limited to, are as follows:

• Clean, decontaminate, and reprocess flexible and rigid endoscopes according to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use.
• Clean, visually inspect, and leak test all flexible endoscopes and choose the correct method of reprocessing High-Level Disinfection, Steam sterilize, or Sterrad). Documents all items highly disinfected utilizing chemical disinfecting agents and checking and documenting efficacy of solution. Monitors expiration dates of endoscopes and pull scopes expiring for reprocessing.
• Determines appropriate method of cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization of critical and semi-critical reusable medical device to prevent cross-contamination while avoiding damage to the equipment.
• Disassemble instruments/equipment, remove gross contamination, manually wash and decontaminate instruments according to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use. The incumbent will inspect instruments in the preparation area, assemble trays and reprocess reusable medical devices according to the Manufacturer's Instructions for Use.
• Prepares surgical case carts and notifies Lead and or supervisor of missing items.
• The incumbent will deliver reprocessed reusable medical devices to the appropriate service. This includes operation of large vehicles, and case carts. The incumbent stores issues and maintains locator records on all SPS cycled equipment. The incumbent advises medical personnel on proper use of equipment. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all Sterile Processing Services policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures in the performance of duties.

Reusable Medical Device (RMD)

• The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Device (RMD) as required by this position. RMD is any medical device designed by the manufacturer to be used on multiple patients. All personnel who are involved with the reprocessing of RMD must have documented training in the setup, reprocessing, and maintenance of specific equipment.
• Validation of competency will be done, minimally, on an annual basis. All employees have the responsibility of reprocessing reusable medical device can suspend the reuse of any RMD if they suspect that the device was not properly cleaned, disinfected or sterilized according to SOP and manufacturers guidelines. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RMD appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position.

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, 3:30pm to 12:00am, or 7:30- 4:00pm

Pay

Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off

37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

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 Authorized

Virtual

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

54357F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized