- Position Title
- Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSW-11227019-21-LLT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 10, 2021 to Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
2.
Grade Determinations. The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS-03 (Entry Level)
Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is an entry level MST position. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.
Do you meet the requirement for the GS-3 level position?
GS-03 (Entry Level)
Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is an entry level MST position. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision.
Do you meet the requirement for the GS-3 level position?
3.
Grade Determinations. The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS-04 (Developmental Level)
Experience. Six months experience as a MST, operating room or surgical technician OR other position that demonstrated knowledge of sterile processing in a clinical setting; OR
Education. Two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation.
NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces, the U.S. Maritime Service, or hospitals under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience.
AND In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:
1. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2. Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
3. Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Do you meet the qualification standards for the GS-4 level position above?
GS-04 (Developmental Level)
Experience. Six months experience as a MST, operating room or surgical technician OR other position that demonstrated knowledge of sterile processing in a clinical setting; OR
Education. Two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation.
NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces, the U.S. Maritime Service, or hospitals under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience.
AND In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:
1. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2. Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
3. Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Do you meet the qualification standards for the GS-4 level position above?
4.
Grade Determinations. The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS-05 (Developmental Level)
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR
Education. Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation or a Bachelor's degree.
AND
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2. Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
3. Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Do you meet the qualification standards for the GS-5 level position above?
GS-05 (Developmental Level)
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR
Education. Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation or a Bachelor's degree.
AND
In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1. Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2. Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
3. Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
Do you meet the qualification standards for the GS-5 level position above?
5.
Grade Determinations. The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
GS-06 (Full Performance Level)
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
AND
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
.
1. Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2. Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
3. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.
4. Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation.
5. Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
Do you meet the qualification standards for the GS-6 level position above?
GS-06 (Full Performance Level)
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
AND
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
.
1. Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
2. Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
3. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.
4. Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation.
5. Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
Do you meet the qualification standards for the GS-6 level position above?
6.
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1000); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "NO" or not answering this item will result in my not being considered for the position.