Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Medical Supply TechnicianThe Medical Supply Technician position should have a broad knowledge of; and skill in applying, a wide range of sterilization and decontamination techniques, microbiology, quality control, and distinguishing between various medical/surgical instruments. Duties include, but are not limited to:Participates in evaluating the decontamination, high level disinfection/sterilization process and pre-cleaning processes utilized throughout the medical center and other Veteran Administration clinics.Required to travel to any location of the Sterile Processing Service Boston campuses when necessary.Disassembles Reusable Medical Equipment and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors.Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.Receives items and correctly organizes them on shelves, insuring that rotation of stock using First In- First Out (FIFO) method.Must be familiar with which items are reprocessed locally (on unit) and/or which items are sent to Sterile Processing for reprocessing and/or sterilization.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm - 1:00am, with on-call rotation one weekend a month.Telework: Not availableCompressed Schedule: AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: F02635, F02638, F02639, F02640Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedRecruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorizedPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorizedThis position is in the Excepted Service.This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position.This position is on a special salary rate.Veterans preference does not apply to internal or other federal employees.Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. No award SF50's will be accepted.Narrative responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) may be required from the selectee in order to proceed with the appointment.