Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Allied Health Professional DutiesTotal Rewards include, but may not be limited to the following:Decontamination and Processing - Collects, receives, inspects, decontaminates, high-level disinfects and performs terminal sterilization of soiled supplies, instruments, equipment, and apparatus to include complex diagnostic equipment and medical apparatus. Completely and thoroughly dissembles and positions all parts of RMD to ensure the removal of bioburden, proper cleaning, and disinfection prior to sterilization. Performs leak tests on endoscopes to ensure that the watertight integrity of the scope is intact before initiating the cleaning and high-level disinfection process or terminal sterilization. Performs appropriate and safe reprocessing for all RMD by strictly adhering to the Quality Management Program requirements. Operates decontamination equipment such as washer decontaminators, sonic washers, irrigators, automatic cart wash and tube dryers.Preparation and Sterilization - Inspects, assembles, packages, high-level disinfects and sterilizes all instruments, instrument sets, and packs for use throughout the medical center. Performs appropriate and safe reprocessing for all RMD by strictly adhering to the Quality Management Program (e.g., uses testers, bioburden checks and instrument integrity checks). Follows all manufacturers' instructions on packaging and sterilization of RMD using department SOPs based on manufacturer guidelines. Operates all sterilization that pertains to sterilization processes such as Steam Sterilizers, Sterrad, Sterrad NX, heat sealers, and incubators. Interprets mechanical printouts and biological indicators to validate that sterilization of RMD is within acceptable parameters.Quality Assurance Support and Reports - Performs quality assurance activities including but not limited to monitoring biological and chemical indicators and integrators, Bowie Dick tests, time, and temperature logs, and ensures appropriate RMD checks are documented after sterilization or reprocessing. Performs other quality assurance activities including verifying accuracy of labeling, contents, cleanliness, working order and sterilization parameters. Evaluates gathered data and based upon findings, makes recommendations to improve effectiveness or processes. Follows local SOPs which are written in accordance with the manufacturers' written recommendations for reprocessing RMD. Consults SPS Supervisor(s) and SPS RMD Coordinator when clarification of written instructions is needed, reprocessing of RMD is never based on vendors' verbal instructions, as this is not an adequate practice.Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00am OR 11:30am-7:30pmRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay : 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) 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 AvailableVirtual : This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement # : 60599-F/60598-F/60597-F/60596-FPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized