The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The primary purpose of the Quality Assurance - Medical Supply Technician is to serve as the Quality Assurance specialist for all activities of Sterile Processing Services. The MST provides support to the SPS leadership team in all duties related to monitoring the processes of Sterile Processing Services.
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: US Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Experience and/or Education Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work; OR 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 Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable Specialized Experience: GS-07 Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Quality Assurance Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1) Knowledge of fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to evaluate work processes. 2) Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to correct quality control problems. 3) Knowledge of sterile processing operations, infection control procedures, and Joint Commission requirements to assess compliance during quality assurance reviews. 4) Ability to compile information, evaluate facts, document findings and prepare reports. 5) Thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques to maintain quality control. 6) Ability to effectively communicate with technical and professional staff on the proper use of delicate instruments and equipment and resolve problems that may occur Preferred Experience: The incumbent will perform segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, preparation and sterilization/high-level disinfection of RMD and other duties performed in Sterile Processing Services. Performs and documents daily, weekly and monthly operational checks. Maintains records of all processes and equipment in the department. The employee is able to act as a preceptor to MSTs in developmental level positions. 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). Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Evaluates the quality of work SPS staff, conducting clinical inspections, investigating the cause of deviations / shortfalls in the processing of RMD. Analyze inspection results, write and maintain reports dealing with the Quality Assurance program. Trains staff on inputting QA data and reviews SPS policies on reprocessing of RMD. Serves as a formal or informal preceptor and/or mentor to employees. This is a full performance position in Sterile Processing Services as a Quality Assurance Medical Supply Technician. In this position, the incumbent will perform segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, preparation and sterilization/high-level disinfection of RMD and other duties performed in Sterile Processing Services. Performs and documents daily, weekly and monthly operational checks. Maintains records of all processes and equipment in the department. The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Device (RMD)as required by this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for decontamination, preparation and sterilization/high-level disinfection of RMD appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 07644F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized