Advanced Sterile Processing Tech: Complex Instrument Sets

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing at the White River Junction VA Medical Center focuses on assembling highly complex instrument sets for cardiac, orthopedic, cardiovascular, craniotomy and endoscopic procedures. It includes sterilization, decontamination and processing of instruments for OR, GI labs, bronchoscopy and urology.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, updating procedures as guidelines change, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles highly complex instrument sets including open heart, major orthopedic, cardiovascular and craniotomy cases.
• Processes complex endoscopic instrumentation and devices used in gastroenterology, bronchoscopy, urology and operating rooms.
• Reviews manufacturer guidelines to ensure correct decontamination and sterilization methods; troubleshoots equipment and interprets alarms.

Job description

The Advanced Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing at the White River Junction VA Medical Center focuses on assembling highly complex instrument sets for cardiac, orthopedic, cardiovascular, craniotomy and endoscopic procedures. It includes sterilization, decontamination and processing of instruments for OR, GI labs, bronchoscopy and urology.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, updating procedures as guidelines change, and ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory