Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing Service (SPS), as part of Alaska VA Health Care System and the 673rd Medical Group. Responsible for the sterilization, preparation or various surgical and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the VA Primary Care Clinic, Specialty Clinic, Dental Clinic, and any other area that uses RME. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Functions: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area. Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method. Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization. Removes gross contamination by soaking in appropriate Detergent Solutions, washing with a detergent blood solvent, scrubbing with a brush, rinsing in tap and then distilled water or reverse osmosis, washing in an ultrasonic unit and/or washer-sterilizer. Decontaminates all reusable supplies and equipment in a manner rendering all decontaminated items safe for handling. Determines proper methods and processes to follow per SOP's and Manufacturer's Instructions for Use to decontaminate instruments and equipment. Perform segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of RME. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. Medical equipment designed by the manufacturer to be re-used for multiple patients that are accompanied by reprocessing instructions provided by the manufacturer is considered RME. Attend training on either one, or all, the procedures associated with the set-up, use, reprocessing and maintenance of new equipment prior to its initial use that leads to his/her initial competency and validation of that competency on a recurring basis. Removes items from washers and pass-through and determines type of tray or set to assemble based on recognition of key items, tray label, and the operating room or clinic schedules. Examines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed. Assembles sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner. Strives for a proper packaging and logically arranged package that will permit effective penetration of the sterilizing medium and ease of use by end user. Visually examines items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting, and cracks. Operates medical equipment to determine whether it operates correctly after re-assembly. Sends malfunctioning or damaged equipment to repair or salvage unit. Select correct wrapping for the tray and wraps and labels tray. Monitors operation of sterilizer with prescribed diagnostic tests. Determines appropriate method of sterilization and attaches appropriate chemical indicator tape to package. Consults with the JBER staff and our clinic customers on items in short supply or out of stock, recommending possible substitutions. Rotates instrumentation in accordance with the FIFO (First in, first out) system. Assists with inventory of supplies needed for our production as well as our end users. Employees will rotate through task areas in SPS/SPD to include pick up of VA RME from dirty utility rooms, transport of VA instrumentation to/from VA clinics, processing of critical and non-critical RME from VA clinics and will work at JBER 673rd Medical Group Sterile Processing Department along with Active-Duty technicians. Performs other related duties. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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

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