Duties
Duties are, but not limited too:
Sterile Storage and Distribution
1) Operates as a liaison for SPS to patient wards, clinical areas, procedure areas, and operating room. The employee is required to effectively communicate accurate information to numerous professional personnel such as Nurses, Technicians, and medical staff, insuring that RME is available and ready for use always.
2) Receives, inspects, and stores supplies received in SPS ensuring that the correct item and quantity are accepted. The incumbent will notify the Chief of SPS/designee of any discrepancies.
3) Inventories, replenishes shortages from sterile supply, maintains par levels, inspects for sterility integrity of instrument sets and expendable items. Rotates inventory, restocks outdated supplies, and maintains stock levels of surgical supplies and equipment for wards, clinics, and the operating room on a first in, first out basis (FIFO). Maintain the cleanliness of storage of RME by the cleaning of bins and shelves as set by policy.
4) Initiates requests for items from wards, clinics, and the operating room based on the daily schedule of needs or individual requisitions.
5) Performs quality assurance inspections on sterilized RME prior to issue, such as dryness, expiration date, control number, package integrity and labels.
Preparation and Sterilization
1) Performs daily housekeeping duties of workstations daily to ensure environment of care is maintained
2) Utilizes an Instrument management system to assemble and provide a full range of instrument trays and sets for the OR, wards, clinics, and special procedures which may encompass numerous different trays and sets, simple to complex sets. He/She inventories and coordinates the replacement of missing instruments on sets and trays, according to the sets instrument listing sheet (Count Sheet).
3) Will inspect, identify, and sort the instruments/sets according to the size, weight, and functional usage. The technician will reassemble and inspect instruments/sets for damage, cleanliness, completeness, and usability of materials, according to the manufacturer instructions as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
4) Selects the appropriate method of sterilization, according to the design constraints of the item and the compatibility of the item with the sterilization agent, manufacturer instructions as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), utilizing proper loading techniques in accordance with sterilization method.
Decontamination
1) Adheres to facility regulations regarding application and removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
2) Collects and/or receives; cleans and decontaminates a full range of reusable supplies and RME used on nursing units, clinics, OR and Special Procedures units. SPS MST sorts RME and materials by the method of processing, inspects RME for any damage prior to processing, disassembles for cleaning RME with multiple parts, according to the manufacturer instructions as set forth in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
3) SPS MST operates, maintains, and adjusts processing equipment such as but not limited to; ultrasonic cleaning machines, washer/ disinfectors, automatic endoscope reprocessors (AERs)and leak testers. This involves but not limited to changing and resetting timers and adjusting steam pressure requirements on sterilization and decontamination cycles, changing filters.
4) Follows the SPS Infection Control guidelines as they pertain to inspecting, collecting, and transporting of infectious materials, are monitored during daily soiled supply and equipment collection activities, including isolation bagging procedures for reprocessing materials.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1530-2400, with occasional on-call
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)/612 05955F GS-0622-6
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this
checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
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How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/19/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12634139.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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Next steps
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