Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Coordinator

Description:

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Coordinator. The role ensures continued utilization of IMS features for a consistent return on investment. The Censitrac Coordinator acts as a liaison with tracking system support, facility Information Systems, and the Contract Software Vendor. Responsibilities include administering all hardware, software, and accessory equipment to maintain an efficient tracking system.

Requirements:

Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS.

• Citizenship. Citizen of the United States.
• 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.
• Certification . None.
• Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U. S. programs.
• English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.

Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.

GS-07 Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Coordinator

• Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6).
• Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  1. Practical knowledge of conventional fact-finding or investigative techniques in order to evaluate internal work processes.
  2. Skill to develop, analyze and evaluate facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends.
  3. Knowledge of and skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing and recommending corrective action on complex quality problems.
  4. Knowledge of the SPS policies and procedural manuals, infection control procedures, and accrediting agencies and quality assurance guidelines to assure appropriateness of work during quality assurance reviews.
  5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs.
  6. Thorough knowledge of aseptic principles and techniques, which include sterilized operations, sterilizer mediums, and tests to determine the effectiveness of sterilization, packaging, storage, and shelf life.
  7. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to ensure staff compliance with written directives, rules and regulations.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .

This vacancy is above the full performance level.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.