Summary

The Medical Supply Technician (MST) works within the Sterile Processing Service Line at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center - Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Lee County VA - Cape Coral FL. In this position - the MST will provide sterilization - preparation - supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the Lee County VA Medical Center.

Duties

• The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is knowledgeable of processes related to Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the processes and procedures for cleaning - disinfection - sterilization and preparation of RME
• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) include - but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well
• Disassembles complex RME 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
• Removes soil - blood - tissue fragments - body fluids - and other contaminants by wiping - soaking - rinsing - and scrubbing
• Assembles instruments
• including the most complex sets - and other surgical items - by selecting appropriate items - trays - instruments - etc
• and assembles them in the correct manner to ensure appropriate sterilization
• Inspects - assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam - hydrogen peroxide - ETO - and high-level disinfecting scope re-processors
• Labels all sterilized items correctly according to AAMI and VHA Directive 1116(2) standards
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment
• Builds the full complement of Operating Room case carts to include RME - implants - and disposable
• Identifies suitable replacement if requested item is not available
• Utilizes advanced functions of instrument tracking system
• Provides guidance and training to staff members with less experience Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:00AM - 7:30PM no weekends Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized