LEAD MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)
The Lead MST works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specializations. Assures an even workflow and distribution of the workload. Revises work schedules to meet anticipated and unanticipated changes in the workload. Assigns work to staff based on experience and training needs. Monitors and reports on the status of work. Ensures SOPs and SPS mandates are followed during the performance of workflow. Reviews work in progress or spot checks work not requiring review to ensure completed work meets supervisors' instructions on such things as work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment, material and instrumentation. Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion. Instructs employees on work-related activities, policies, procedures and goals. checking the quality of the work being produced monitors and reports on the status of work being performed assesses the quality and quantity of work reviews the cleaning, reprocessing and distribution of reusable e medical equipment processes Provides information to management officials concerning performance issues, assignment changes and task completion. Work Schedule:
The incumbent may be required to work day's evenings, nights weekends, and/or holidays. The tour is at the needs of the service. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2020. 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. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English 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. Grade Determination:
Required
Experience:
In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must have One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Experience at the GS-6 level will include but 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 the 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. Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules and regulations. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. Preferred
Experience:
The select incumbent is expected to be familiar with all duties performed in SPS Grade Determinations:
GS-7 full performance level References:
VA Handbook 5005/76 Part II appendix G47 Physical Requirements:
The incumbent usually stands and moves from one part of the room another while performing duties. Frequently required to lift packages weighing 50 pounds and regularly pushes carts weighing up to 300 pounds for distances up to 2640 feet.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The incumbent may be required to work day's evenings, nights weekends, and/or holidays. The tour is at the needs of the service. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/06/2020. 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. English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English 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. Grade Determination:
Required
Experience:
In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must have One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Experience at the GS-6 level will include but 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 the 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. Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules and regulations. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. Preferred
Experience:
The select incumbent is expected to be familiar with all duties performed in SPS Grade Determinations:
GS-7 full performance level References:
VA Handbook 5005/76 Part II appendix G47 Physical Requirements:
The incumbent usually stands and moves from one part of the room another while performing duties. Frequently required to lift packages weighing 50 pounds and regularly pushes carts weighing up to 300 pounds for distances up to 2640 feet.
- Department:
0622 Medical Supply Aide And Technician - Salary Range:
$43,251 to $56,222 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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