Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing-Advanced Level)

Summary This position is located in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, Nursing Service, New Orleans, Louisiana. This is an advanced level Medical Supply Technician in Sterile Processing Service. The Advanced MST provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical devices (RMC) decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria. Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. HT38 Internal/External: This job is open to current permanent VA Nationwide employees, Federal employees of other Agencies, and U.S. Citizens. Duties The Advanced MST assembles highly complex instrument sets including, but not limited to, open heart, major orthopedic total joint, cardiovascular, craniotomy and complex endoscopic instrumentation. Processes all complex endoscopic instrumentation to include those medical devices used in the gastroenterology laboratory, bronchoscopy laboratory, urology and operating room. Reviews manufacturer guidelines to ensure the correct methods and parameters are followed when cleaning, decontaminating and sterilizing RMD. Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical failures and makes necessary adjustments to complex decontamination and sterilization equipment, as well as interprets alarm conditions which may occur while operating the equipment. Informs management and healthcare staff when cleaning and processing standard operating procedures (SOPs) or instruction for use have been changed or updated to assure the changes have been validated to meet all guidelines. The Advanced MST serves as a contact for the end user to assist in problem solving and providing solutions to their leadership. He or she attends meeting and provides input as needed. Performs all the duties of subordinate MSTs including but not limited to: Receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and reprocess using standard· operation procedures (SOP) and manufacture information for use (IFU); receives noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. Disassembles the RMD 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. Performs and documents daily and weekly quality assurance (QA) operational checks and records documentation for all sterilization and High Level Disinfection (HLD) equipment and processes. Work Schedule : Monday-Friday; 11am-7:30am Telework : Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement # : 00132F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective M…

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