Summary

The Medical Supply Technician (MST) - in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department - The incumbent is a member of the SPS team that performs a wide area of duties - including various cleaning - decontamination - instrument assembly - sterilization - high-level disinfection - and case carts for the Fargo - ND VAMC. The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) throughout all services at the facility.

Duties

• VA Careers - Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Supply Technician (MST) will perform the following major duties but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the decontamination area
• Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method
• Adheres to quality control procedures throughout the decontamination and sterile preparation/processing areas
• Reprocesses and inventories medical devices used throughout the facility
• Assumes continuous training in support of the reprocessing for numerous services and activities
• Maintains a working knowledge of medical terminology - anatomy and physiology - microbiology - medical conditions and procedures
• Responsible for the collection and receipt of all used - soiled reusable critical and semi-critical RMD - utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection control procedures to prevent cross-contamination of other equipment and personnel during the collection and transport of the soiled RMD
• Responsible for the proper disassembly of technical medical instrumentation and equipment
• Responsible for thorough inspection of instrumentation for cleanliness - damage - deterioration - or imperfections
• Responsible for the systematic manual and automated cleaning - disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation and equipment according to strict Manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU)
• Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance testing of the effectiveness of the equipment operation is completed and documented
• Operates a variety sterilization equipment - that include steam - and low level gas plasma
• Prepares the full range of trays and sets necessary for use in various areas of the medical center
• Responsible for determining the proper techniques for pick-up - transportation - cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated items per SOPs
• Adheres to and/or monitors Medical Center and SPS Infection Control Guidelines pertaining to workflow in regard to the separation of soiled and clean/sterile activities
• Responsible for determining proper instrument selection - instrument function/operation - need for instrument protection - and arrangement of items to ensure effective penetration of the sterilant
• Determines proper packaging method - based upon size - number and weight of the assembled items - and labels these items appropriately
• Utilizes computer programs - to include Microsoft Office components
• Communicate with other personnel - both internal and external to the Medical Center
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am-3:30pm - 8:00am-4:30pm - 9:00am-5:30pm
• On call during off hours
• Pay: 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 available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.