The incumbent of this position serves as a monitoring specialist for all RME Coordinator activities of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience and/or Education: Experience: Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; or Education: One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable English Language Proficiency: Medical Supply Technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in both spoken and written English in accordance with VHA Policy.' May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Knowledge of Current MST Practices: To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with MST responsibilities. Experience satisfying this requirement may be paid/non-paid employment as a MST. Quality of Experience: Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to MST experience at the next lower grade level of the position being filled. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Part-Time Experience: Part-time experience as a MST is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a MST employed 20 hours a week, or on a 1/2-time basis, would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service. Grade Determinations GS-7: In addition to the basic requirements listed above, the following criteria must be met for each grade. Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6), which is defined as: Working knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings; Working knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination; Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures; Working knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation; Reading and interpret written instructions and procedures. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: *Ability to interact with individuals of varying backgrounds in order to assess the needs of the department *Ability to coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion. *Ability to interpret and apply sterile processing/infection prevention regulations and policies. *Ability to evaluate new products and equipment. *Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in carrying out sterile processing functions. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/76 MAY 28, 2014 PART II APPENDIX G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07. Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation) and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. The employee is subject to the possibility of falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment. The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds). The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating, disassembly and assembly of instrumentation. On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. The employee wears special clothing, hair covers, personal protective equipment and shoe covers that can be uncomfortably warm. The employee uses insulated gloves to remove carts from sterilizers. The employee is subject to burns from accidentally touching hot items. The hazards of working around minute quantities of sterilizing gasses are unknown. The employee often works around body fluids, mucous, excretions and bits of tissue, some of which may be foul smelling. Strong, unpleasant odors are encountered while decontaminating bloody or grossly contaminated instrumentation or reusable medical equipment. The work area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments, rumbling of carts and operation of pre-sterilizing equipment. ["Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: The RMD Coordinator provides oversight in the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of critical and semi-critical medical devices within the RMD Program. Reviews the acquisition of new equipment and advises using services of anticipated delivery dates. Controls the release of any new equipment until verification of all SOPs have been developed and communicated to staff. This includes coordination across services and/or disciplines which can influence the organizational mission, vision, values and strategic priorities for RMD. Monitors, analyzes and provides consultation on infection control issues regarding RMD. Participates in clinical rounds to assist in the verification of each service's SOPs for RMD. Investigates the need for any manufacturer and model-specific SOP required for new RMD at the time of the acquisition request. When new SOPs are required, obtains the necessary information from the manufacturer or vendor. Develops SOPs to standardize equipment used in the medical center. Educates hospital staff, including the executive level, on all new equipment to ensure compliance is met as it relates to RMD Work Schedule: (07:30a-04:00p) Monday-Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02263A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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