Medical Supply Technician-Sterile Processing
Direct Jobs, Palo Alto, CA, United States
Summary
Medical Supply Technician Sterile Processing pertaining to the decontamination - sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME). In the decontamination area - and may receive noncritical equipment. This is a developmental level for the occupation. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex task and require direct supervision on new assignments. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination - sterilization and inspection of 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
Experience and/or Education 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
English Language Proficiency
MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part
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)
Grandfathering Provision
All MSTs that are employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation
MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
MSTs who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
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 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 (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
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
References: Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G47 - paragraph 2 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Duties
Individuals in this position will have a knowledge of the process for reusable medical equipment (RME)
Individuals will be able to maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning - disinfection - sterilization and preparation of RME
Duties of the position include and are not limited to: Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) is any medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be reused for multiple patients
All personnel who are involved in the reprocessing of RME are responsible for knowing what reusable instruments - equipment - medical devices or supplies are used (inventory) in their clinical area
All personnel who are involved with the use of RME must be familiar with which items are reprocessed locally (on unit) and/or which items are sent to Sterile Processing for reprocessing and/or sterilization
If items are transported for reprocessing - personnel must be aware of the individual decontamination steps that must be taken prior to transport of item and the appropriate method of transport
All personnel who are involved in reprocessing of RME are responsible for following the local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) drafted in accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations
Sterile Processing and Infection Control should be consulted when clarification of written instructions are needed
No one should be reprocessing any reusable medical equipment based upon vendor's verbal instructions alone
this is not an adequate practice
All personnel that are in any way involved in the reprocessing of RME must have documented training in the setup - reprocessing and maintenance of specific equipment
Validation of competency will be done according to national policy guidelines
All personnel that have the responsibility of reprocessing reusable medical equipment can suspend the reuse of any RME if they suspect that the device was not properly cleaned - disinfected or sterilized according to the SOP and manufacturer's guidelines
Single-use (disposable) medical devices will not be reused or re-sterilized
All personnel must have an understanding of the importance of RME and the significant impact on our Veteran population through the risk of infectious disease
Work Schedule: Various shifts
Telework: This position is not eligible for telework
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #:10120F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
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Medical Supply Technician Sterile Processing pertaining to the decontamination - sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME). In the decontamination area - and may receive noncritical equipment. This is a developmental level for the occupation. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex task and require direct supervision on new assignments. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination - sterilization and inspection of 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
Experience and/or Education 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
English Language Proficiency
MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3 - section A - paragraph 3j - this part
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)
Grandfathering Provision
All MSTs that are employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation
MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
MSTs who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation
Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates
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 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 (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
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
References: Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G47 - paragraph 2 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Duties
Individuals in this position will have a knowledge of the process for reusable medical equipment (RME)
Individuals will be able to maintain current Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning - disinfection - sterilization and preparation of RME
Duties of the position include and are not limited to: Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) is any medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be reused for multiple patients
All personnel who are involved in the reprocessing of RME are responsible for knowing what reusable instruments - equipment - medical devices or supplies are used (inventory) in their clinical area
All personnel who are involved with the use of RME must be familiar with which items are reprocessed locally (on unit) and/or which items are sent to Sterile Processing for reprocessing and/or sterilization
If items are transported for reprocessing - personnel must be aware of the individual decontamination steps that must be taken prior to transport of item and the appropriate method of transport
All personnel who are involved in reprocessing of RME are responsible for following the local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) drafted in accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations
Sterile Processing and Infection Control should be consulted when clarification of written instructions are needed
No one should be reprocessing any reusable medical equipment based upon vendor's verbal instructions alone
this is not an adequate practice
All personnel that are in any way involved in the reprocessing of RME must have documented training in the setup - reprocessing and maintenance of specific equipment
Validation of competency will be done according to national policy guidelines
All personnel that have the responsibility of reprocessing reusable medical equipment can suspend the reuse of any RME if they suspect that the device was not properly cleaned - disinfected or sterilized according to the SOP and manufacturer's guidelines
Single-use (disposable) medical devices will not be reused or re-sterilized
All personnel must have an understanding of the importance of RME and the significant impact on our Veteran population through the risk of infectious disease
Work Schedule: Various shifts
Telework: This position is not eligible for telework
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #:10120F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
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