Advanced Sterile Processing Technician (MST)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans.

The role supports sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical devices in a high-demand clinical setting. Qualifications include six months of related experience or one year of healthcare-related education, plus knowledge of complex surgical instruments and instrument sets, with strong oral and written

Qualifications

• One year of education beyond high school with health care related courses in sterile processing or related fields.
• Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform sterile processing duties.
• Knowledge of sterilization, cleaning equipment and instrument handling.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize, prepare, supply items and reusable medical devices for the medical center.
• Provide decontamination and distribution support within the Sterile Processing Service.

Skills

Sterile processing KSAs

Instrument set assembly

Sterilization equipment knowledge

Effective communication

Education

One year above high school with health care related courses

Six months related experience

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) for the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans.

The role supports sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical devices in a high-demand clinical setting. Qualifications include six months of related experience or one year of healthcare-related education, plus knowledge of complex surgical instruments and instrument sets, with strong oral and written