Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

The Albany VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician for the Sterile Processing Service. The incumbent will perform decontamination, inspection, preparation, packaging and sterilization services as well as supply items of semi-critical/critical reusable medical equipment for the medical center. The term "supply item" as used in this functional statement refers to reusable medical devices used for patient care including, semi-critical equipment (such as ultrasound probes, flexible endoscopes, TEE's) and critical reusable medical equipment, such as instrumentation used in surgical or clinic trays and sets (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.) and various other items that could be reprocessed through the Decontamination, Preparation and High-level disinfection/Sterilization areas of Sterile Processing Service. Must be able to clean, assemble instrument sets, sterilize, HLD simple and complex RMD. Reusable Medical Devices RMD: 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 cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation 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. The incumbent handles contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD that may include, but is not limited to, transporting and/or receiving into the decontamination area. Disassembles the semi-critical/critical RMD and based on manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) and any associated standard operating procedure determines the correct cleaning method, such as using the following to include but not limited to: ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions. Inspects, prepares, assembles sets following prescribed guidelines and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization based on the manufacturer's instructions for use and associated reprocessing standard operating procedure (SOP) that includes but not limited to steam, hydrogen peroxide (H202) and high-level disinfecting that will include but not limited to automated endoscope reprocessors (AER), and liquid high-level disinfection; may prepare operating room case carts with instrument sets daily utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing following the manufacturers' instruction for use and any associated SOP. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including but not limited to those used in various clinics, the endoscopy department and operating room. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of semi-critical and critical reusable medical equipment (RMD). Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes that includes any identified testing. May be required to prepare operating room case carts. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and SPS management. Performs other duties as assigned.The employee is under the guidance of the RMD Educator, Censitrac Coordinator, and Lead MST. These roles will guide and coordinate the daily process; the SPS Chief and/or Assistant Chief will assign work with standing instructions on objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and provide guidance for unusually involved situations. The employee will work as team member with other Medical Supply Technicians of various experience to carry out the daily work utilizing the written standard operating procedures and/or manufacturer's written instructions in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted/standard practices. Department leadership evaluates completed work for overall technical soundness and conformance to agency policies through competency assessment utilizing simulation, direct observation and verbal responses from the incumbent. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm, with a rotating on-call commitment occurring approximately once every 10 weeks, plus one on-call holiday per year; Initial orientation for this position will be 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F for approximately 4-6 weeks based on experience and progression. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 21O94