Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Department of Veterans Affairs•Orlando, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Medical Supply Technician (MST) works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. The Lead MST distributes and prioritizes workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and/or job specifications. The incumbent assures workflow and distribution of workload. The Lead MST instructs staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments, assesses the quality and quantity of work, assignment changes, and task completion. Lead MST (SP)s perform all the functions of subordinate MSTs including, but not limited to: The Lead MST assesses the quality and quantity of work by reviewing the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment, material, and instrumentation. The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) 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 RME appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position. Conduct daily assessment of assigned area. Retrieve soil reusable medical equipment (RME) from operating rooms and outpatient surgical clinics to include Dental. Remove soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments by wiping, soaking, rinsing, brushing and scrubbing. Completion Level 1Training modules in TMS within 90 days of employment and obtain Level 2 certification within the year. Completion service specific orientation and staff in-service program of Sterile processing. Achieve competency in all areas of sterile processing (Decontamination, Prep and Assembly, Operating room and Endoscopy). Inspect packages for indications of proper sterilization. Assemble basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. Prepare, load, and operate sterilizers such as steam, Sterrad. Knowledgeable in high level disinfecting (HLD) scope reprocessor such as the Medivator and Trophon. Prepare operating room case carts daily pull sheets and utilizing surgery schedule. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new assignments. Inventory instrument trays in Censitrac for accountability of all instruments. Ensure instrument cleanliness and completeness as appropriate and deemed ready for sterilization. Monitor instrument sets through the sterilization process using CensiTrac and QA monitors. Deliver reprocessed instrument trays to clinics and Operating Room Core in a timely manner. Work as part of team of technicians to improve the throughput of surgical instruments through SPS. Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and reprocess using standard operation procedures (SOP) and manufacture information for use (IFU). Note: may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, STERRAD, Steam, and/or high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors such as the Medivator. Performs and documents daily and weekly QA operational checks and records documentation for all sterilization and HLD equipment and processes. Assembles highly complex instrument sets including, but not limited to, open heart, major orthopedic total joint, cardiovascular, craniotomy and complex endoscopic instrumentation. May be called upon to assist Sterile Processing Technicians with reprocessing RME.

Requirements

Knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)
Maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME
Completion Level 1Training modules in TMS within 90 days of employment and obtain Level 2 certification within the year.
Completion service specific orientation and staff in-service program of Sterile processing.
Achieve competency in all areas of sterile processing (Decontamination, Prep and Assembly, Operating room and Endoscopy).
Knowledgeable in high level disinfecting (HLD) scope reprocessor such as the Medivator and Trophon.

Responsibilities

Distributes and prioritizes workload among employees
Instructs staff on correct procedures and protocols
Assesses the quality and quantity of work
Reviews the cleaning, reprocessing, and distribution of technical medical equipment, material, and instrumentation
Maintains knowledge of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) processes
Maintains knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Conducts daily assessment of assigned area
Retrieves soil reusable medical equipment (RME) from operating rooms and outpatient surgical clinics
Removes containments by wiping, soaking, rinsing, brushing and scrubbing
Completes Level 1 Training modules in TMS within 90 days and Level 2 certification within the year
Completes service specific orientation and staff in-service program of Sterile processing
Achieves competency in all areas of sterile processing
Inspects packages for proper sterilization
Assembles basic sets and trays
Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers
Knowledgeable in high level disinfecting (HLD) scope reprocessor
Prepares operating room case carts daily pull sheets and utilizing surgery schedule
Inventories instrument trays in Censitrac
Ensures instrument cleanliness and completeness
Monitors instrument sets through the sterilization process using CensiTrac and QA monitors
Delivers reprocessed instrument trays to clinics and Operating Room Core
Works as part of team to improve the throughput of surgical instruments through SPS
Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and reprocess using standard operation procedures (SOP) and manufacture information for use (IFU)
Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method
Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization
Performs and documents daily and weekly QA operational checks and records documentation for all sterilization and HLD equipment and processes
Assembles highly complex instrument sets
Assists Sterile Processing Technicians with reprocessing RME

Benefits

Competitive salary and regular salary increases
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
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)

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