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Job description
Summary
The Medical Supply Technician - Instrument Management System Coordinator works in support of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VISN 15 - Eastern Kansas HealthCare System (EKHCS) Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. The incumbent is the Medical Supply Technician - Instrument Management System Coordinator (MST-IMSC) - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) who will have knowledge of the processes of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position.
Summary
The Medical Supply Technician - Instrument Management System Coordinator works in support of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - VISN 15 - Eastern Kansas HealthCare System (EKHCS) Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. The incumbent is the Medical Supply Technician - Instrument Management System Coordinator (MST-IMSC) - Sterile Processing Service (SPS) who will have knowledge of the processes of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
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
Education or Experience: Experience: Six months of creditable experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides and understanding of the work
Education: Successful completion of one (1) 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
Combination: Equivalent combinations of experience and education as described above
English Language Proficiency: Applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English
Grandfathering Provision All MSTs that are employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title - series and grade held - that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard - but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it - the following provisions apply: (1) Employees grandfathered into the GS-622 occupational series as MSTs may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journeyman) level - or changed to lower grade within the occupation
(2) MSTs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed - on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
(3) MSTs who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation Qualifications Requirements: GS-07 Medical Supply Technician - Instrument Management System Coordinator (Sterile Processing) Qualification standard - GS-0622
(1) Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level
(2) Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs
Practical knowledge of conventional fact-finding or investigative techniques in order to evaluate internal work processes
Skill to develop - analyze and evaluate facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends
Knowledge of and skill in applying various methods of techniques for investigating - analyzing and recommending corrective action on complex quality problems
Knowledge of the SPS policies and procedural manuals - infection control procedures - and accrediting agencies and quality assurance guidelines to assure appropriateness of work during quality assurance reviews
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word - Excel and other software programs
Thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques - which include sterilized operations - sterilizer mediums - and tests to determine the effectiveness of sterilization - packaging - storage - and shelf life
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to ensure staff compliance with written directives - rules and regulations
Preferred Experience: Censitrac experience/knowledge Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination - preparation - clean sterile supply (preparation) and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus
The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot - cold - drafty - and poorly lighted
The employee is subject to the possibility of falls - scrapes - cuts - bruises - and other injuries from material handling equipment
The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds)
The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating - disassembly - and assembly of instrumentation
On a regular and recurring basis - the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment
The employee wears special clothing - hair covers - personal protective equipment and shoe covers that can be uncomfortably warm
The employee uses insulated gloves to remove carts from sterilizers
The employee is subject to burns from accidentally touching hot items
The hazards of working around minute quantities of sterilizing gasses are unknown
The employee often works around body fluids - mucous - excretions and bits of tissue - some of which may be foul smelling
Strong - unpleasant odors are encountered while decontaminating bloody or grossly contaminated instrumentation or reusable medical equipment
The work area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments - rumbling of carts and operation of pre-sterilizing equipment.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
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
Functional Statement #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Duties
The MST-IMSC in SPS is at an advanced performance level with respect to sterile processing and the knowledge and use of the instrument tracking system
S(he) is responsible for the oversight of the SPS automated equipment tracking system in the Sterile Processing Services under the direct supervision of the Assistant Chief - SPS
In this position - the incumbent responsibilities include management - creation - trouble shooting - problem solving - monitoring and maintaining the instrument tracking system as well as assisting with maintaining and monitoring instrument maintenance and repair
The MST-IMSC will work in conjunction with Lead MST's to provide assignment changes and task completion when needed
S(he) will accommodate special and emergent requirements through consultation and coordination with the medical/surgical professional staff
The MST-IMSC assists in the orientation and training of SPS staff on the Instrument Management System (IMS)
Assists in the efforts for fostering a Highly Reliable Organization (HRO) - performance improvement/outcomes and the continuous readiness initiatives of provided services to ensure the goals of excellence in clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction
Creates new employee profile in the Instrument Management System according to job position - paying particular attention to the features and access levels needed for the appropriate position
Assist in formulating and communicating policies and procedures for the IMS
Assists staff in the proper use and utilization of the IMS to provide sterile instruments and supplies in an efficient - accurate - and professional manner to all its customers
To achieve the primary purpose of the service - this employee must plan and direct the day-to-day workings of the IMS and have a thorough understanding of the maintaining and development of the IMS for the facility
Collaborate and communicate the objectives of the system - give specific instructions - and prioritize assignments according to departmental policy - procedure and guidance from the Chief - Sterile Processing Service
Receives - researches - and plans the implementation of new product releases that become available
Ensures continued utilization of the IMS features for consistency in the return on investment
Acts as a liaison with the IMS support services - facility Information Systems - and Contract Software Vendor
Is the administrator for all hardware - software and accessory equipment needed to operate an efficient IMS
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the goals and function of SPS and the role an effective IMS contributes to a successful service
Develops and reviews policies and procedures that impact the IMS
Presents improvements of the system to SPS Leadership and seeks approval for changing SOPs
Recommend amendments for procedures as new technology creates change
The MST-IMSC will develop staff competencies - in collaboration with the SPS RMD Coordinator/ Educator and MST Leads - for the effective and proper use of the IMS
Will orient new employees to SPS on IMS
Will also assist the Assistant Chief and Chief - SPS in the development of a disaster plan downtime procedure for the IMS - sterilization equipment and other systems related to the data that is captured in the IMS
Other duties may be delegated as the need arises
Due to the advanced knowledge of this employee - additional duties and reassignments are frequent and not uncommon for this position
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
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
Functional Statement #: Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Worksite address
leavenworth, KS, 66048, US
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