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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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| This is a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position for Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in the Nursing and Patient Care Service at the CORPORAL MICHAEL J. CRESCENZ VA MEDICAL CENTER. The incumbent of this position will be supporting the decontamination, preparation and distribution of the hospital's critical and semi-critical reusable (RME) medical equipment. This is the Full Performance Level for the position. The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position. 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 RME appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position. Specific functions of the position include but are not limited to: - Conduct daily assessment of assigned area. - Retrieve soil reusable medical equipment (RME) from operating rooms and outpatient surgical clinics to include Dental. - Remove soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments by wiping, soaking, rinsing, brushing and scrubbing. - Completion Level 1Training modules in TMS within 90 days of employment and obtain Level 2 certification within the year. - Completion service specific orientation and staff in-service program of Sterile processing. - Achieve competency in all areas of sterile processing (Decontamination, Prep and Assembly, Operating room and Endoscopy). - Inspect packages for indications of proper sterilization. - Assemble basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. - Prepare, load, and operate sterilizers such as steam, Sterrad. - Knowledgeable in high level disinfecting(HLD) scope reprocessor such as the Medivator and Trophon. - Prepare operating room case carts daily pull sheets and utilizing surgery schedule. - MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new assignments. - Inventory instrument trays in Censitrac for accountability of all instruments. - Ensure instrument cleanliness and completeness as appropriate and deemed ready for sterilization. - Monitor instrument sets through the sterilization process using CensiTrac and QA monitors. - Deliver reprocessed instrument trays to clinics and Operating Room Core in a timely manner. - Work as part of team of technicians to improve the throughput of surgical instruments through SPS. - Follow Additional Duties As assigned - Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and reprocess using standard operation procedures (SOP) and manufacture information for use (IFU). Note: may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. - Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, 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, Steam, and/or high level disinfecting scope reprocessors such as the Medivator. - Performs and documents daily and weekly QA operational checks and records documentation for all sterilization and HLD equipment and processes. - Performs other duties as assigned. At the GS6 level, MSTs provide guidance to less experienced staff members for more complex tasks that require direct supervision or oversight. The employee works as team member with other Medical Supply Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work utilizing the written standard operating procedures and/or manufactures written instructions in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices. The supervisor evaluates completed work for overall technical soundness and conformance to agency policies through competency assessment utilizing simulation, direct observation and verbal responses from the incumbent. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 2:30pm -11pm Rotating Weekends and Holidays Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Internal Number: 597550900
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
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