The Wilmington, NC VA HCC has an opening for a Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing.) The Lead MST is at the advanced performance level and will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment. The MSTs main responsibility is the prevention of infections by sterilizing, cleaning, processing, assembling, storing, and distributing medical supplies in a health care facility by using their knowledge on the principles of sterilization and sterile processing.
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. Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, and section A. paragraph 3j. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade. 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). Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Grade Determinations: The GS-7 Lead MST is the advanced performance level. The expected experience is six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; - OR - Education that is 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 - An equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable and the candidate must demonstrate the professional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's) 1. Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments. 2. Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules, and regulations. 3. Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers. 4. Knowledge of sterility principles to instruct staff on decontamination procedures. 5. Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments. Preferred Experience: 3-5 years Sterile Processing experience, 1 year of Leadership experience, Certification from VHA or HSPA. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring case carts and other objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing while on duty. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on departmental needs. These physical requirements will be consistent with VA Directive Handbook 5019.
The Lead MST works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. The Lead MST will have a clear understanding of the importance of reprocessing RME according to the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) and the significant impact on the Veteran population through risk of infectious disease. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which documents the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate for this position using sterilization methods such as but not limited to Steam, Sterrad, High-Level Disinfection (Cidex OPA) or an Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER), for heat sensitive instruments, equipment, or flexible endoscopes. 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. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts (variable) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: T38 Hybrid - GS-0622-07 Medical Supply Aide and Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Supply-Aide-Career-Flyer.pdf Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf