Qualifications

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: Practical knowledge of conventional fact-finding or investigative techniques in order to evaluate internal work processes
• Skill to develop, analyze and evaluate facts relative to unsatisfactory conditions or trends
• Knowledge of and skill in applying various methods and techniques for investigating, analyzing and recommending corrective action on complex quality problems
• 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
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs
• 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
• 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.