Medical Supply Technician
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary Provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and
reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support
for the medical center. Responsibilities Receives contaminated
critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME) in
decontamination area and 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 and chemical cleaning/decontamination
agents as determined by manufactures instructions. Inspects,
prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging
for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad,
Setirs, ETO and high level disinfecting reprocessors; may prepare
operating room case carts daily 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 RME. 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. Performs and documents daily operational
checks and records for all sterilization equipment. Work Schedule:
Sunday - Saturday, afternoon shift with rotating holidays and
weekends Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional
Statement #: 00509 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not
Authorized EDRP Authorized: Contact Eve Harper at eve.harper@va.gov
or Brian Huhman at brian.huhman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinators for
questions/assistance Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not
Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements
Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for
this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in
a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen
for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to
be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be
proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to
serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security
investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical
examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination
program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for
all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications
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 Six (6) months of experience that demonstrates
ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the
work, OR; One (1) 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; Equivalent combination of experience and
education. 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). Grade Determinations: One
year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade
level. Examples of specialized experience include, but not limited
to: Disassembling the RME and determining 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. Inspecting, assembling
and determining the correct method and packaging for sterilization
such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high
level disinfecting scope reprocessors. In addition to the one year
of specialized experience, applicants must demonstrate the
following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): 1) Knowledge of
surgical instruments used in operation rooms and clinic settings.
2) Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of
cross contamination. 3) Working knowledge of medical terminology,
anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and
procedures. 4) Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to
instrumentation. 5) Ability to read and interpret written
instructions and procedures. References: VA Handbook 5005/67, Part
II, Appendix G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is
GS-06. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in various
settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply
(preparation), gastrointestinal intestinal endoscope reprocessing
hub, and in other services and departments throughout the medical
facility/campus. May be required to work in areas that are hot,
cold, drafty and poorly lighted. Requires proper body mechanics
when standing for up to 8 hours per day and walking during the
entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of
packages/instrument trays should height (occasionally weighing as
much as 50 pounds). 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. Uses insulated gloves to remove carts from
sterilizers, subject to burns form accidentally touching hot items.
The hazards of working around minute quantities of sterilizing
gases are unknown. 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 RME. The work
area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments, rumbling of
carts and operation of pre-sterilizing equipment. Will require
reading on a computer screen and other documents. Corrected vision
via glasses or contacts is appropriate and use of a hearing aid or
other device to correct hearing to within normal adult frequencies
is allowed and appropriate. Use of fingers to type on computer
keyboard, sign documents, etc. is required. Education IMPORTANT: A
transcript must be submitted with your application if you are
basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Basic
education requirement if substituting for experience: One (1) 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. Note: Only
education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions
may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your
education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using
foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send
a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order
to receive credit for that education. For further information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional Information This position is eligible for the Education
Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement
program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements
in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application
within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to
$200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined
by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after
complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more This job
opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to
apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38,
and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment
authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care
personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e.,
medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote
workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you
will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit
documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The
agency will provide additional information regarding what
information or documentation will be needed and how you can request
a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the
reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online
or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view
the following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.
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