MLT - Part Time

The Phoenix VA Health Care System is looking for a passionate and dedicated Medical Supply Technician to partner with our exceptional Sterile Processing team. In this crucial role - you'll ensure our medical center operates smoothly by handling sterilization - preparation - and decontamination of essential medical supplies. The Phoenix VA Health Care System is looking for a passionate and dedicated Medical Supply Technician to partner with our exceptional Sterile Processing team. In this crucial role - you'll ensure our medical center operates smoothly by handling sterilization - preparation - and decontamination of essential medical supplies. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy 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 Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard 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 Grade Determinations:GS-03 (Entry Level) Experience or Education GS-04 (Developmental Level) Experience Six months experience as a MST - operating room or surgical technician or other position that demonstrated knowledge of sterile processing in a clinical setting NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical technicians - hospital corpsmen - medical service specialists - or nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces - the U.Maritime Service - or hospitals under close medical and professional supervision - may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment Ability to communicate both orally and in writing GS-05 (Developmental Level) Experience Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation or a Bachelor's degree In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment GS-06 (Full Performance Level) Experience In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings Working knowledge of medical terminology - anatomy and physiology - microbiology - medical conditions and procedures The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS #