Medical Supply Technician; Sterile Processing

Overview

Summary
This position is located within the Sterile Processing Service Line - at the Manchester New Hampshire Veterans Health System.

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.

• 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 Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English
• 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
• 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:
  In addition to the basic requirements for appointment - the following criteria must be used when determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates: GS-03 Experience or Education (Entry Level) None beyond the basic requirements
• GS-04 Experience or
  
  Education:
  
  (Developmental Level) 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
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:
  Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• GS-05 Experience or
  
  Education:
  
  (Developmental Level)
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 04)
• Duties may include - but are not limited to:
  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
• 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
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below: GS-06
  
  Experience:
  
  (Full Performance Level) - One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS05)
• Duties may include - but are not limited to:
  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 - VPRO - Steris - and a high level disinfecting scope reprocessor
• prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery schedule
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:
  Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings
• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination
• Working knowledge of medical terminology - anatomy and physiology - microbiology - medical conditions and procedures
• Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures
• Preferred Experience:
  
  CRCST
  -CER OR CIS Certification
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06

• Per VHA Directive 1116(2) - chapter 7a and d - All new Medical Supply Technicians must complete Level I training within 90 days of hire
• Additionally - all Medical Supply Technicians must participate in continuing education such as -…