Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Full Job Description

Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD) in decontamination area and endoscope decontamination area.

Determines the correct cleaning method as determined by the instructions for use.

Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for high level disinfection or sterilization.

Orients new staff, directs the cleaning priorities, and ensures staff inspect RMD for damage and evaluates RMD to ensure it is in good working condition. 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. Foreign Education.

To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S.

must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. programs. 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).

Grade Determinations: GS-07 Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) 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.

Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. 2. Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules and regulations.

3. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. 4. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. 5.

Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. Preferred Experience: SPS experience.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Major Duties:

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Provide leadership for SPS staff responsible for providing sterilization, preparation, supply RMD, and decontamination support for the medical center.

Will facilitate completion of daily workload and direct staff in prioritization based on next day's schedule.

Accurately and meticulously decontaminate, process, high level disinfect, and sterilize a wide variety of complex medical, surgical, endoscopic and dental devices.

Balance the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and job specialization, and assures timely accomplishment of assigned workload.

Monitor and report the status and progress of work to the SPS Chief and adjust workload according to established priorities.

Maintain current knowledge of policies, directives, Healthcare Sterile Processing Association guidelines and knowledge of Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation standards.

Operate all equipment in SPS department including but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, washer/disinfectors, automated endoscope reprocessors, steam sterilizers and low temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilizers.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00pm to 10:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized