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ID: 53495506 Shift: Unknown Description: The contractor shall provide Medical Supply Technician Services (6) on site in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein to beneficiaries, of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The contractor shall provide contract staffing for [4 Technicians for Cheyenne VAMC Sterile Processing Service (SPS) ] and [2 Technicians for Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic Sterile Processing Service] FTE [0622 - Medical Supply Technician] to provide [Services provided: The contractor shall provide a Certified Medical Supply Technician to perform specific duties and responsibilities which include: receives, disassembles, and inspects for damage, assembles, package, disinfects, sterilize, quality checks, and distributes: reusable medical supplies, instruments (including various flexible scopes colonoscopes, cystoscopes, etc.), and equipment.] on site in accordance with specifications contained herein to beneficiaries of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Located at [Cheyenne VAMC 2360 EAST PERSHING BLVD. CHEYENNE, WY 82001 and Northern Colorado VA Outpatient Clinic 4575 BYRD DR., LOVELAND, CO 80538 Supplier Chat Respond By Date02/20/2025 TOPR Respond By Date03/06/2025 The contractor shall provide contract staffing for 4 FTE Sterile Processing Technicians for Cheyenne VAMC and 2 FTE Sterile Processing Technicians for Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic.Candidate profiles - **ONE PDF per candidate** in the following cover page (list 3 references)Signed LOIResumeSterile Processing CertificationOIGPlace of Performance Contractor shall furnish services at the Cheyenne VAMC 2360 East Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82001 and Northern Colorado VA Outpatient Clinic 4575 Byrd Drive, Loveland, CO 80538HOURS OF OPERATION:VA Business Hours: VA business hours/hours of operation for Sterile Processing Service is 0700-1730 Monday- Friday. (Hours of operations may vary as per the needs of the surgical department)Work Schedule: Contract SPS staff shall be available 8 hours shifts, Monday through Friday. Contracted personnel work shifts of 40 hours per week.The Government reserves the right to schedule or reschedule the duty hours to meet staffing and patient care needs. The Government shall provide a twenty-four (24) hour notice of any schedule changes.SPS is closed on Federal holidays. The exception is in the case of call-back for on-call shifts.Federal Year s DayMartin Luther King s BirthdayPresident s DayMemorial DayJuneteenth DayIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayAny day specifically declared to be a national holiday. contractor shall provide Contract Medical Supply Technicians with the following qualifications:Up to date knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.Up to date knowledge of event-related packaging regarding sterility.Up to date knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.Basic knowledge of medical terminology to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.A basic understanding of the basic principles of microbiology as they apply to medical supply operations, especially as they relate to the resistance of microorganisms to external destructive agents such as heat, chemicals, and ionizing radiation. Have a working understanding of anatomy and physiology to understand how the instrumentation is used and can make educated instrument substitutions as necessary in the instrument trays, or on an emergency basis, make suggestions to the clinical staff of equivalent, acceptable instruments. Requirements: (VA MANDATORY): Contract Medical Supply Technician(s) shall meet all VA educational requirements and mandatory course requirements defined herein; all training must be completed by the contract Medical Supply Technicians as required by the VA. Other training may become required. VA will communicate any changes to the training requirement to the contractor. Training (The following training is mandatory per VHACO for Contracted Medical Supply Technicians)Frequency (once a year, etc.)Annual HoursActive Threat Training Government EthicsX Hospice and Palliative Care for VA Clinicians Prevention of Workplace-Harassment/No Fear ActX VA Core Values Training (ICARE Recommitment)X VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness andRules of BehaviorX VHA Privacy and HIPAA Focused TrainingX BLS (Basic Life Support) Patient SafetyX Patient RightsX Patient AbuseX Prevention/Management of Disruptive Behavior/Violence Prevention Level IX SUX Infection Control and Blood Borne PathogensX EHR VISTA Imaging SCOPEThe Office of Sterile Processing Service, VISN 19, Cheyenne VAMC currently has a shortage of Medical Supply Technicians for the Cheyenne VAMC and Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic facilities. The Contractor shall furnish all key personnel to provide services necessary to perform onsite decontamination, inspection, assembly, high level disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment to Surgical Specialty (OR), Clinics (Specialty, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, Dental, Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic (ENT), and other departments that may require Sterile Processing services to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the range of Sterile Processing Service as would be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and the standard of care shall be of the quality, meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards as established by Office of Sterile Processing (VA Governing), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The technician receives contaminated instruments from the operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, nursing units, eye clinics, wound care, podiatry and inspects these items for damage and ensures that they are in good working condition. The technician determines correct method for decontamination and cleaning as per Instructions for Use (IFU) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the process that removes blood, tissue, bone fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by soaking, scrubbing, brushing, rinsing and use of ultrasonic equipment and automated washers.Removes items from washer disinfector and determines type of tray or set to assemble based on recognition of key items and operating room and clinic schedules.Ex; amines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed.Assembles sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner.Disassembles, check functionality, and troubleshoots complex surgical equipment prior to sterilization.The contract Medical Supply Technician must assemble a full range of sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. Assembles wide range from simple sets of four or five instruments to very complex sets of up to ninety or one-hundred instruments such as arthroscopic procedure sets, ear-nose-throat (ENT) procedure sets, lap chole sets, eye procedure sets, orthopedic, full mouth extraction, etc. Assembles delicate micro-surgical sets such as micro-surgical ear set, ENT, plastic surgery, micro-surgical eye instruments, etc. These sets contain stainless steel instruments, titanium devices, screws, plates, and other prostheses which require expert care and careful attention.Disassembles, cleans, lubricates, reassembles, and sterilizes dental handpieces and numerous dental specialty instruments and trays.Selects correct sterilizing medium and cycles and operates sterilizer.Periodically monitors operation of sterilizer with prescribed tests. Properly loads and operates sterilizers such as Steam, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (V-Pro), disinfecting units (Trophon), and a high-level disinfecting scope re-processor unit (Medivators). The technician selects correct sterilization method for items to be sterilized and proper disinfecting processes for disinfection. The incumbent monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests (bacillus stearothermophilus spores for evaluation of steam and bacillus subtillis for evaluation of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers).The incumbent assembles and selects the correct sterilizing method for a variety of costly and delicate equipment such as flexible colonoscopies, flexible gastroscopes, bronchoscopes, choledochoscopes, resectoscope, and other flexible and rigid endoscopes.At post sterilization the contract Medical Supply Technician properly handles sterilized trays, sets, and retrieves peel-packs from sterilizers. The contract Medical Supply Technician may perform duties to include post sterilization inspections of instruments sets to observe peel pouches are properly sealed, sterilization containers were properly closed and sealed, and wraps remained intact and taped.) After sterilization, the chemical indicators (the one place in peel pouches, and on container label cards) and indicators tapes acts as a visual indicator that the item or package has been exposed to the physical conditions of a sterilizing cycle, by changing colors or manipulating shapes. The contract Medical Supply Technician will observe obvious identifiers that sterilization has been performed properly (peel pouches chemical indicator changes, tape indicator changes, etc.) The incumbent places a stamped date and control number on each sterilized item indicating the sterilization date. The employee stocks sterile items on shelves or delivery carts on a first-in, first-out basis for rotation. Receives sterilized trays, sets, and equipment from the sterilizer, checks for effectiveness of sterilization (color change on marker tapes, dampness of the packages), place tags on sterilized material indicating date of sterilization and expiration date, and stocks shelves with sterilized material. Sterile Processing best practice comprehension is necessary. Such practices such as on how to prepare instruments to be sterilized by placing them in the proper carrier (peel pouch, sterilization wraps, and sterilization containers). Instrument preparations for: peel packs (tip cover installation and package sealing), sterilization wrapping (placement of instruments, proper tape placement, and vessels placement inside a wrap), and tray assembly (proper instrument loading). In addition, as ensuring chemical sterilization indicator is included in each instrument peel pack, sterilization wraps, or sterilization container prior to sterilization. A Thorough knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, infection control, human anatomy, and physiology is required so the incumbent can select the right instrument sets, packs, and specialized instruments to assemble the procedure assemblies with only the diagnosis or name of the operation to be performed available to him/her. In addition, knowledge for aseptic techniques for instrument retrieval and distribution. A knowledge of Sterile Processing practices to perform duties. Understanding of methods of identification if an instrument has been sterilized or has not.The contract Medical Supply Technician will work in an independent manner throughout the Sterile Processing Service decontamination, preparation, endo scope reprocessing, throughout the medical facility, around clinics, operating rooms, and instrument storage core. The employee will accommodate special and emergent requirements through consultation and coordination with the medical/surgical professional staff and SPS leadership.The contract Medical Supply Technician receives periodic training in such areas as the use and functioning of new surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. This is accomplished by scheduled training sessions that include instructional webinars, lectures, demonstrations, and keeping abreast of new developments and techniques by reading sterilization periodic journals and literature and maintaining communications with manufacturer representatives. The incumbent may provide training and orientation to medical personnel on sterile supply techniques and procedures.In the performance of official duties, the incumbent may be exposed to access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. The incumbent is responsible for; a) protecting that data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletions, and b) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release, or access codes, etc., as set forth in a computer access agreement which the incumbent signs.May interact with various customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information per established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Assembles and loads clinics and operating room carts according to schedules and fills special and emergency request for supplies. Advises medical personnel on availability of instrumentation, possible substitutes, and effective use of equipment. Accurately assembles instrument sets on surgical case carts.Equipment (10%) Operates a wide range of Sterile Processing Service equipment; Ultrasonics, washer/disinfectors, dental service units, Trophon, Automated Endoscopic re-processors, Leak testers, Insulation tester, electronic or manual leak testers, endoscopic flushing devices, Pre-vacuum steam sterilizers, gravity sterilizers, Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers, Cart and utensil washers, heat sealers and biological incubators.Advises medical personnel on the proper use of the equipment and on problems that arise in connection with its use. The technician receives contaminated instruments from the operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, nursing units, eye clinics, wound care, podiatry and inspects these items for damage and ensures that they are in good working condition. The technician determines correct method for decontamination and cleaning as per Instructions for Use (IFU) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the process that removes blood, tissue, bone fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by soaking, scrubbing, brushing, rinsing and use of ultrasonic equipment and automated washers.Removes items from washer disinfector and determines type of tray or set to assemble based on recognition of key items and operating room and clinic schedules.Examines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed.Assembles sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner.Disassembles, check functionality, and troubleshoots complex surgical equipment prior to sterilization.The contract Medical Supply Technician must assemble a full range of sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. Assembles wide range from simple sets of four or five instruments to very complex sets of up to ninety or one-hundred instruments such as arthroscopic procedure sets, ear-nose-throat (ENT) procedure sets, lap chole sets, eye procedure sets, orthopedic, full mouth extraction, etc. Assembles delicate micro-surgical sets such as micro-surgical ear set, ENT, plastic surgery, micro-surgical eye instruments, etc. These sets contain stainless steel instruments, titanium devices, screws, plates, and other prostheses which require expert care and careful attention.Disassembles, cleans, lubricates, reassembles, and sterilizes dental handpieces and numerous dental specialty instruments and trays.Selects correct sterilizing medium and cycles and operates sterilizer.Periodically monitors operation of sterilizer with prescribed tests. Properly loads and operates sterilizers such as Steam, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (V-Pro), disinfecting units (Trophon), and a high-level disinfecting scope re-processor unit (Medivators). The technician selects correct sterilization method for items to be sterilized and proper disinfecting processes for disinfection. The incumbent monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests (bacillus stearothermophilus spores for evaluation of steam and bacillus subtillis for evaluation of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers).The incumbent assembles and selects the correct sterilizing method for a variety of costly and delicate equipment such as flexible colonoscopies, flexible gastroscopes, bronchoscopes, choledochoscopes, resectoscope, and other flexible and rigid endoscopes.At post sterilization the contract Medical Supply Technician properly handles sterilized trays, sets, and retrieves peel-packs from sterilizers. The contract Medical Supply Technician may perform duties to include post sterilization inspections of instruments sets to observe peel pouches are properly sealed, sterilization containers were properly closed and sealed, and wraps remained intact and taped.) After sterilization, the chemical indicators (the one place in peel pouches, and on container label cards) and indicators tapes acts as a visual indicator that the item or package has been exposed to the physical conditions of a sterilizing cycle, by changing colors or manipulating shapes.The contract Medical Supply Technician will observe obvious identifiers that sterilization has been performed properly (peel pouches chemical indicator changes, tape indicator changes, etc.) The incumbent places a stamped date and control number on each sterilized item indicating the sterilization date.The employee stocks sterile items on shelves or delivery carts on a first-in, first-out basis for rotation.Receives sterilized trays, sets, and equipment from the sterilizer, checks for effectiveness of sterilization (color change on marker tapes, dampness of the packages), place tags on sterilized material indicating date of sterilization and expiration date, and stocks shelves with sterilized material. Sterile Processing best practice comprehension is necessary. Such practices such as on how to prepare instruments to be sterilized by placing them in the proper carrier (peel pouch, sterilization wraps, and sterilization containers). Instrument preparations for: peel packs (tip cover installation and package sealing), sterilization wrapping (placement of instruments, proper tape placement, and vessels placement inside a wrap), and tray assembly (proper instrument loading). In addition, as ensuring chemical sterilization indicator is included in each instrument peel pack, sterilization wraps, or sterilization container prior to sterilization. A Thorough knowledge of medical and surgical terminology, infection control, human anatomy, and physiology is required so the incumbent can select the right instrument sets, packs, and specialized instruments to assemble the procedure assemblies with only the diagnosis or name of the operation to be performed available to him/her. In addition, knowledge for aseptic techniques for instrument retrieval and distribution. A knowledge of Sterile Processing practices to perform duties. Understanding of methods of identification if an instrument has been sterilized or has not.The contract Medical Supply Technician will work in an independent manner throughout the Sterile Processing Service decontamination, preparation, endo scope reprocessing, throughout the medical facility, around clinics, operating rooms, and instrument storage core. The employee will accommodate special and emergent requirements through consultation and coordination with the medical/surgical professional staff and SPS leadership.The contract Medical Supply Technician receives periodic training in such areas as the use and functioning of new surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. This is accomplished by scheduled training sessions that include instructional webinars, lectures, demonstrations, and keeping abreast of new developments and techniques by reading sterilization periodic journals and literature and maintaining communications with manufacturer representatives. The incumbent may provide training and orientation to medical personnel on sterile supply techniques and procedures.In the performance of official duties, the incumbent may be exposed to access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. The incumbent is responsible for; a) protecting that data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletions, and b) following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release, or access codes, etc., as set forth in a computer access agreement which the incumbent signs.May interact with various customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information per established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Assembles and loads clinics and operating room carts according to schedules and fills special and emergency request for supplies. Advises medical personnel on availability of instrumentation, possible substitutes, and effective use of equipment. Accurately assembles instrument sets on surgical case carts.Equipment (10%) Operates a wide range of Sterile Processing Service equipment; Ultrasonics, washer/disinfectors, dental service units, Trophon, Automated Endoscopic re-processors, Leak testers, Insulation tester, electronic or manual leak testers, endoscopic flushing devices, Pre-vacuum steam sterilizers, gravity sterilizers, Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers, Cart and utensil washers, heat sealers and biological incubators.Advises medical personnel on the proper use of the equipment and on problems that arise in connection with its use. Travel. If travel is required for training or other functions it will be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations.Government-Furnished Information, Equipment, and Facilities. The medical supply technician will be provided by the VAMC: the autoclaves, support equipment, instrument cases, and all other supplies necessary for operation.Organization Relationship. The contract Medical Supply Technician is subject to the professional direction of the Sterile Processing Service Chief or the designee during the workweek. Duties and Responsibilities.Staff Meetings: The Contract staff shall attend staff meetings as required by the VAMC Chief of Service, or designee. Contractor to communicate with COR on this requirement and report any conflicts that may interfere with compliance with this requirement.List all meetings, associated time, and frequency.MeetingFrequency (once a year, etc.)Annual HoursDAILY HUDDLEDaily15 Minutes ?????? Patient Safety Compliance and Reporting: Contract staff shall follow all established patient safety and infection control standards of care. Contractor Medical Supply Technician(s) shall make every effort. to prevent preparation errors, instrument and equipment damages, and injury to associates caused by acts of commission or omission in the delivery of service. All events of workplace accidents, which result in injury or damages and other breeches of safety shall be reported to the COR as per VA Safety Policy. As soon as practicable (but within 24 hours) contractors Medical Supply Technician shall submit a Patient Safety Report and notify COR of incident, if requested or required then following up with COR.Travel: If travel is required for training or other functions it will be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations.OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIRMENTSMedical RequirementsStandard Personnel Testing (PPD, etc.): Contractor shall provide proof of the following tests for contract Medical Supply Technician(s) within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift to the COR and Contracting Officer. Tests shall be current within the past year.TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) for all contractor Medical Supply Technician(s) {This is applicable to all health care workers}. A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results. The TST or IGRA testing shall be repeated annually.MEASLES, MUMPS, & RUBELLA TESTING: Contractors shall provide proof of immunity for all Contractor Medical Supply Technicians {This is applicable to all health care workers}.VARICELLA: Contractors shall provide proof of immunity for all Contractor Medical Supply Technicians {This is applicable to all health care workers}.ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS: Contractors shall provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination for all contractor Medical Supply Technicians {This is applicable to all health care workers}.INFLUENZA: Contractors shall provide proof that all Contractor Medical Supply Technicians have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated. If the Contractor physician has a medical contraindication to the vaccine, they shall be required to wear a mask during the Influenza season. {This is applicable to all health care workers}.OSHA REGULATION CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: Contractor shall provide evidence of completing and passing generic self-study blood-borne pathogen training for all contractor Medical Supply Technicians; provide their own Hepatitis B vaccination series and hepatitis B surface antigen test results following the hepatitis B vaccination series; maintain an exposure determination and control plan; maintain required records; and ensure that proper follow-up evaluation is provided following an exposure incident. Additional Chat Respond By Date02/20/2025??TOPR Respond By Date03/06/2025????The contractor shall provide contract staffing for 4 FTE Sterile Processing Technicians for Cheyenne VAMC and 2 FTE Sterile Processing Technicians for Northern Colorado Outpatient Clinic.Candidate profiles - **ONE??PDF per candidate** in the following cover page (list 3 references)Signed LOIResumeSterile Processing CertificationOIG Guaranteed Hours: Contract