Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
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 your 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. NOTE:
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY, TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME
OF APPLICATION. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in
spoken and written English. 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
DeterminationsGS-03 (Entry Level)
(a) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic
requirements.
(b) Assignment. This is an entry level MST position. MSTs receive
guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent
and direct supervision. GS-04 (Developmental Level)
(a) Experience: Six months experience as a MST, operating room or
surgical technician or other position that demonstrated knowledge
of sterile processing in a clinical setting;
OR,
(b) Education: Two years of education above high school that
included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the
occupation. NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical
technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or
nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the
Armed Forces, the U.S. Maritime Service, or hospitals under close
medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a
month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.In addition to
the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate
the KSAs below:
1. Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of
cross contamination.
2. Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble
specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.
3. Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
(d) Assignment. This is a developmental level MST position.
Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination,
sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (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. Prepares operating room case
carts. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members
and require frequent and direct supervision. GS-05 (Developmental
Level)
(a) Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower
grade level;
OR,
(b) Education: Four academic years above high school leading to a
Bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses
related to the occupation or a Bachelor's degree.
(c) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to
the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate
the following KSAs:
1. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms
and clinic settings.
2. Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to
sterility.
3. Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
(d) Assignment. This is a developmental level MST position. Removes
soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments
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. Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers such as
steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and a high level disinfecting scope
reprocessor; prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery
schedule. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members
for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new
assignments. GS-06 (Full Performance Level)
(a) Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower
grade level.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to
the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following
KSAs:
1. Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating 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.
(c) Assignment. This is the full performance level for the
occupation. Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in
the 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, 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, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope
reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and
records for all sterilization equipment. (NOTE: KSAs must be
clearly reflected in resume under description of duties for the
position/grade level sought) References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
Appendix G47 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-3.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this
vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6. Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting (up to 44 pounds); moderate carrying (up to 44
pounds); straight pulling and pushing (6 hours); intermittent heavy
pulling; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands
required; walking and standing (8 hours); kneeling (1-4 hours);
repeated bending (8 hours); both legs required; operation of motor
vehicle; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination
simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1
to 4; far vision correctable to 20/40 in each eye; both eyes
required; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of
colors; hearing (aid permitted)
Environmental Factors: Sharp objects, foul odors, bodily fluids,
excessive heat/cold, excessive humidity, noise, fumes or gases,
uneven walking surfaces, moving objects/vehicles, working closely
with others and alone in irregular hours of work.
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Fayetteville , Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing), Engineering , Fayetteville, Arkansas
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