Medical Supply Technician (SPS) Transportation Tech

Full Job Description

The position located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton VA Healthcare System, in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Hampton, VA.

Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical device (RMD).Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.

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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Experience and/or Education: (1) Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; or (2) 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 (3) Experience/Education Combination.

Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Certification.

None 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: GS3: (Entry Level) (a) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. (b) Assignment. This is an entry level MST position.

MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision. GS04: (Developmental Level) (a) 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 (b) 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.

(c) 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. GS05: (Developmental Level) (a) Experience.

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; or (b) 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.

(c) 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. GS06: (Full Performance Level) (a) Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

(b) 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. Preferred Experience: Sterile processing experience, current state drivers license.

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 3 to 6. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Major Duties:

GS3 Entry Level: 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. Medical Support Technicians receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.

Level of physicality: The employee usually stands and moves from one part of the room to another while performing duties.

There is frequent requirement for lifting supply tote bins, baskets or instruments sets weighing up to 50 pounds from the floor to chest level.

TRANSPORATION: 60% - Drives to clinics located outside HVAMC main campus to deliver clean RMD and pick-up contaminated RMD for transport back to main campus for processing.

30% - Responsible for the collection and receipt of all used soiled supplies, instruments, or equipment.

Responsible for maintaining sterility of clean RMDs that are being transported, and adhere to a VA policies and SOP's 10% - Utilize knowledge (of governing policies and regulating bodies) and experience to react to requests for emergent and/or urgent RMD supply needs ensuring positive outcomes Operates vehicles in all types of weather and traffic conditions and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems.

Works inside and outside and is subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures GS4 Developmental Level: Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical device.

Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.

60% - Drives to clinics located outside HVAMC main campus to deliver clean RMD and pick-up contaminated RMD for transport back to main campus.

30% - Responsible for the collection and receipt of all used soiled supplies, instruments, or equipment. Operates vehicles in all types of weather and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

GS5 Developmental Level: Prepares operating room case carts. Medical Support Technicians (MSTs) receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.

60% - Drives to clinics located outside HVAMC main campus to deliver clean RMD and pick-up contaminated RMD for transport back to main campus.

30% - Responsible for the collection and receipt of all used soiled supplies, instruments, or equipment. Operates vehicles in all types of weather and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

GS6 Full Performance Level: Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. Prepares operating room case carts.

Medical Support Technicians (MSTs) receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.

All personnel who are involved in reprocessing of RMD are responsible for following the local Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) drafted in accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations.

60% - Drives to clinics located outside HVAMC main campus to deliver clean RMD and pick-up contaminated RMD for transport back to main campus.

30% - Responsible for the collection and receipt of all used soiled supplies, instruments, or equipment. Operates vehicles in all types of weather and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm 10am-6:30pm, and 12:00pm-8:30pm w/rotating shifts.

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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.

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 $416.66.

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 Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized