Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Technician)This is a full performance level position in Sterile Processing Service as a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Technician). In this position, the incumbent will accurately reprocess critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment, which includes but is not limited to the decontamination, scope reprocessing, preparation, sterilization, supply items, and case cart assembly for the medical center. The term "supply item" refers to disposable and reusable items for surgical procedures and or patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), reusable medical equipment (scopes, probes, etc.), surgical trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of Sterile Processing Service. Duties include but are not limited to the following:The incumbent receives guidance from the Lead MST and works with little or no supervision. The MST follows manufacturer's instructions for use on all reusable medical equipment.Maintain certification by completing approved, annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) and annual in-service Reusable Medical Devices (RMD).Inspects, prepares, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, VPro, and high-level disinfecting reprocessors; may prepare operating room case carts utilizing surgery schedule.Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical devices (RMD). Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes, scans. Performs and documents daily operational checks, records for all sterilization equipment, and performs quality assurance checks. May be required to prepare operating room case carts.The incumbent uses knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position to sterilize equipment and instruments. 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, 2:00pm-10:30pm and on-call Saturday & Sunday (24 hours)Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.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 AuthorizedVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized