Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Details Posted:

11-May-26

Location:

Augusta, Georgia Categories:

Operations Internal Number:

860421300 Summary Incumbent will perform transporter duties across the healthcare system

• to include the Uptown and Downtown division
• Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• or other medical facilities that conduct business with our health care system. This includes operation of large vehicles. The incumbent performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination
• sterilization
• distribution
• and inspection of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD).

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:

Citizenship:

Citizen of the United States (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005

• Part II
• Chapter 3
• Section A
• paragraph 3g.

) 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

Certification:

None Grandfathering Provision:

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) Creditable Experience 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 Grade Determinations:

GS-03 (Entry Level) Experience or Education None beyond the basic requirements 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) 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 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 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 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) Experience One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level or 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 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

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 reprocess or 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) Experience One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level 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 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

Preferred Experience:

Sterile Processing Certification minimum 1yr Sterile Processing experience

Reference:

For more information on this qualification standard

• please visit https://www.

va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ The full performance level of this vacancy is 6 The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06

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). Duties Major duties and responsibilities
• however
• not limited to
• are as follows: Clean
• decontaminate
• and reprocess flexible and rigid endoscopes according to the MIFU Clean
• visually inspect
• and leak test all flexible endoscopes and choose the correct method of reprocessing (HLD
• Steam sterilize
• or Sterrad) Documents all items highly disinfected utilizing chemical disinfecting agents and checking and documenting efficacy of solution Monitors expiration dates of endoscopes and pull scopes expiring for reprocessing Determines appropriate method of cleaning
• decontamination
• and sterilization of critical and semi-critical RMD to prevent cross-contamination while avoiding damage to the equipment Disassemble instruments/equipment
• remove gross contamination
• manually wash and decontaminate instruments according to the MIFU The incumbent will inspect instruments in the preparation area
• assemble trays and reprocess reusable medical devices according to the MIFU Prepares surgical Case carts and notifies Lead and or supervisor of missing items The incumbent will deliver reprocessed RMD to the appropriate service This includes operation of large vehicles
• and case carts The incumbent stores issues and maintains locator records on all SPS cycled equipment The incumbent advises medical personnel on proper use of equipment Incumbent must be knowledgeable of and adhere to all SPS policies/procedures/SOP 's in performance of duties Reusable Medical Device (RMD) The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Device (RMD) as required by this position RMD is any medical device designed by the manufacturer to be used on multiple patients All personnel who are involved with the reprocessing of RMD must have documented training in the setup•reprocessing•and maintenance of specific equipment Validation of competency will be done•minimally•on an annual basis All employees have the responsibility of reprocessing reusable medical device can suspend the reuse of any RMD if they suspect that the device was not properly cleaned•disinfected or sterilized according to SOP and manufacturers guidelines 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 RMD appropriate to this position The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday
• 3:30pm to 12:00am
• or 7:30
• 4:00pm Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):

Not Authorized 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)

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.

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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 Authorized Virtual:

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