Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Duties

Total Rewards of an Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices in the decontamination area. Disassembles the reusable medical device 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 for use (IFUs).
• Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessor.
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. Advanced skills from next lower grade level should include Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by wiping soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles sets and trays used throughout the Medical Center including those used in the Operating Room (OR).
• Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers and scope reprocessor. Prepares OR case carts daily using surgery schedule
• In this position, the employee will provide decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution support of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices for the Medical Center. The term reusable medical device as used in this functional statement refers to reusable items for patient care including basic instrumentation, equipment, instrument trays/sets, and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the decontamination and preparation areas of the SPS.
• The MST will have extensive knowledge of the processes for reusable medical devices as required by this position. The MST will be required to learn and maintain current knowledge of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and sterilization of reusable medical devices appropriate to this position. The MST will demonstrate their ability to follow the directions of a written procedure in the processing of reusable medical devices appropriate to this position.
• Complete training coursework and VA SPS certification as required for an MST position in the VA. Maintain certification by completing approved, annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) and annual in-service hours.

Work Schedule: Sunday-Saturday, 8-Hour tours; Days/Evenings/Nights

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

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 Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 54233-F, 54234-F, 54235-F, 52823-F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs