Medical Supply Technician (SPS)

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position is located at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO. The incumbent will process a full range of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) from simple surgical grade stainless steel to extremely complex devices that require knowledge of its identification, labeling, use, function, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and selection of accurate reprocessing methods (titanium, robotics, microsurgical, etc). PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will be responsible for reprocessing of RMD in support of all clinical services provided within the two divisions, both in the surgical suites and outpatient areas. Care and attention to detail are critical. The MST must demonstrate a knowledge of surgical instruments used in the operating room and procedural settings. The incumbent must have a basic understanding of event related packaging as it relates to sterility. The MST must possess knowledge and understanding of sterilization and cleaning equipment. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to document in various situations. The incumbent must demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble general and specialty instrument sets. The MST must possess knowledge of the equipment and process all steps in the process of decontamination and sterilization of RME. Each MST must be familiar with all of the duties performed in SPS, as well as standard operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Provides inventory support and physically maintains stock at secondary inventory locations for SPS. Provides sterilization, preparation, and decontamination support for the medical center. Properly disassembles supply items avoiding damage or unnecessary wear. Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer instructions during required troubleshooting.- Uses seasoned judgment to ensure minimum potential for damage to equipment. Removes gross contamination, pre-sterilizes biological contamination and decontaminates all reusable supplies and equipment. Visually examines items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting and cracks. Operates medical equipment to determine whether it operates correctly after reassembly. Packages individual items or assembles items into sets or trays. Determines appropriate method of sterilization and attaches chemical indicator tape to package. Receives new supplies, checks deliveries for quality and quantity. Stores items in accordance with inventory system. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Rotating Tours to include on-call, days, nights, weekends and holidays (shift availability is based on the needs of the Health Care system). Recruitment Incentive (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 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 feder

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The VA St. Louis Health Care System is a full-service health care facility providing inpatient and ambulatory care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation, as well as over 65 subspecialty areas. It is a two-division facility that serves veterans and their families in east central Missouri and southwestern Illinois. The John Cochran Division has all of the medical center's operative surgical capabilities, the ambulatory care unit, and a six-story Clinical Addition that includes surgical facilities, intensive care units, outpatient psychiatry clinics, and expanded laboratory. The Jefferson Barracks Division provides psychiatric treatm