Medical Supply Technician
The Medical Supply Technicians will rotate assignments among the various transportation, sterilization, processing, decontamination, surgical tray assembly, reusable medical equipment processing and quality assurance functions. Duties include but not limited to:
Collection, transportation, receipt, inspection and decontamination processing of soiled instruments, equipment, and apparatus to include complex diagnostic equipment and medical apparatus by following manufacturer instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and National/VA guidance. Completely and thoroughly disassembling all parts of technical reusable medical equipment (RME) to ensure the removal of bio-burden prior to sterilization. Endoscopes will be retrieved, cleaned, monitored for quality, high level disinfection performed, transported, stored, and documentation of endoscopic scope processes completed, following manufacturer instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and National/VA guidance, Operating decontamination equipment such as but not all inclusive; washer decontaminators/disinfectors, table top and floor model ultrasonic washers, irrigators, laproscopic insulation testers, dental lube machines, automatic cart wash and tube dryers, and high level disinfectors (GUS System). Validating all cleaning of instrumentation and RME using department Standard Operating Procedures and manufacture guidelines. Regularly tests operations and cleaning of equipment for effectiveness of sterilization. The incumbent monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests. Conducts daily biological monitoring of numerous different sterilizers throughout SPS. Updates the documentation tracking system with results of biological tests. Conforms to and ensures that all safety and infection control rules, regulations and requirements (e.g., dress code and traffic control procedures) in the decontamination and preparation areas are followed by all personnel working in, or entering the work area. Assembling minor and complex tray sets and instrumentation packs used for a variety of general and specialized medical and surgical procedures Assembling surgical case carts according to physician preference and computer generated picking lists for use in operating rooms. Work Schedule:
Rotating Shifts Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. English Language Proficiency:
Medical Supply Technician must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Experience:
Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work. 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; Experience/Education Combination:
Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable Grade Determinations:
GS-03 (Entry Level):
Experience or Education:
None beyond the basic requirements. 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.(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)
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. 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, 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):
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. 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, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/83 PART II APPENDIX G47 Physical Requirements:
You must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. While performing duties of this job the Medical Supply Technician is frequently required to stand, walk, and bend and reach. Must be able to lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Must have good manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Collection, transportation, receipt, inspection and decontamination processing of soiled instruments, equipment, and apparatus to include complex diagnostic equipment and medical apparatus by following manufacturer instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and National/VA guidance. Completely and thoroughly disassembling all parts of technical reusable medical equipment (RME) to ensure the removal of bio-burden prior to sterilization. Endoscopes will be retrieved, cleaned, monitored for quality, high level disinfection performed, transported, stored, and documentation of endoscopic scope processes completed, following manufacturer instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and National/VA guidance, Operating decontamination equipment such as but not all inclusive; washer decontaminators/disinfectors, table top and floor model ultrasonic washers, irrigators, laproscopic insulation testers, dental lube machines, automatic cart wash and tube dryers, and high level disinfectors (GUS System). Validating all cleaning of instrumentation and RME using department Standard Operating Procedures and manufacture guidelines. Regularly tests operations and cleaning of equipment for effectiveness of sterilization. The incumbent monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests. Conducts daily biological monitoring of numerous different sterilizers throughout SPS. Updates the documentation tracking system with results of biological tests. Conforms to and ensures that all safety and infection control rules, regulations and requirements (e.g., dress code and traffic control procedures) in the decontamination and preparation areas are followed by all personnel working in, or entering the work area. Assembling minor and complex tray sets and instrumentation packs used for a variety of general and specialized medical and surgical procedures Assembling surgical case carts according to physician preference and computer generated picking lists for use in operating rooms. Work Schedule:
Rotating Shifts Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required 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. English Language Proficiency:
Medical Supply Technician must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j.
Experience:
Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work. 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; Experience/Education Combination:
Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable Grade Determinations:
GS-03 (Entry Level):
Experience or Education:
None beyond the basic requirements. 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.(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)
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. 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, 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):
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. 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, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/83 PART II APPENDIX G47 Physical Requirements:
You must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. While performing duties of this job the Medical Supply Technician is frequently required to stand, walk, and bend and reach. Must be able to lift and/or move over 50 pounds. Must have good manual dexterity and keyboarding skills. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to view and read information on computer screens.
- Department:
0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician - Salary Range:
$33,567 to $43,638 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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