Advanced Sterile Processing Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of critical and semi-critical instruments within the VA Maryland Health Care System. Duties include adhering to sterility principles, assembling instrument sets, and maintaining safety standards across service areas.

The role emphasizes knowledge of surgical instruments, universal precautions, and accurate documentation, with potential

Qualifications

• One year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience as described in the qualification standards.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments and sterilization principles.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and procedures.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization processes

Written & oral communication

Education

Health care related coursework

One year above high school

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Instrument assembly

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of critical and semi-critical instruments within the VA Maryland Health Care System. Duties include adhering to sterility principles, assembling instrument sets, and maintaining safety standards across service areas.

The role emphasizes knowledge of surgical instruments, universal precautions, and accurate documentation, with potential