Medical Supply Technician - RME Coordinator

Veterans Health Administration • Cincinnati, OH

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a monitoring specialist for all Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Coordinator activities of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS). The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for REM as required by this position. 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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• English Language Proficiency . MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.
• 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.
• Must have one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06). Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area; disassembling the RME and determining 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; inspecting, assembling and determining the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors; performing and documenting daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
• Ability to interact with individuals of varying backgrounds to assess the needs of the department.
• Ability to coordinate work to complete duties in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ability to interpret and apply sterile processing/infection prevention regulations and policies.
• Ability to evaluate new products and equipment.
• Ability to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups in carrying out sterile processing functions.

Nice To Haves

• Sterile Processing

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight in the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of critical and semi-critical medical devices within the RME Program.
• Reviews the acquisition of new equipment and advises using services of anticipated delivery dates.
• Controls the release of any new equipment until verification of all SOPs have been developed and communicated to staff.
• This includes coordination across services and/or disciplines which can influence the organizational mission, vision, values and strategic priorities for RME.
• Monitors, analyzes and provides consultation on infection control issues regarding RME.
• Participates in clinical rounds to assist in the verification of each service's SOPs for RME.
• Investigates the need for any manufacturer and model-specific SOP required for new RME at the time of the acquisition request.
• When new SOPs are required, obtains the necessary information from the manufacturer or vendor.
• Develops SOPs to standardize equipment used in the medical center.
• Educates hospital staff, including the executive level, on all new equipment to ensure compliance is met as it relates to RME.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED