Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Veterans Health Administration; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Relocation not authorized

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform sterile processing, decontamination, and prepared supply duties in Sterile Processing Service.

The role supports operating room and outpatient clinics with basic instrument sets and RMD handling. The position involves operating steam and chemical sterilizers, adhering to standard procedures, and working with rotating shifts including evenings.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing, sterilization and decontamination duties across the center.
• Inspect and assemble basic instrument sets and trays for OR/outpatient use.
• Maintain SOPs for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination.
• Operate sterilizers such as steam and hydrogen peroxide, and use reprocessors as needed.
• Assemble basic sets and trays for operating room and outpatient clinic.
• Perform daily checks on sterilization equipment and records.
• Handle RMD decontamination and packaging per SOPs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Sterilization

Decontamination

Medical equipment handling

Education

Transcript required

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

AER (Automated Equipment Reprocessor)

Job description

Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is recruiting to fill a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position. The Medical Supply Technician (MST) will function in Sterile Processing Service.

Key Responsibilities

Duties of the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) include but are not limited to: The technician will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

The term "supply item" as used for this position refers to disposable and reusable items for patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) (suction machines infusion pumps, etc.), surgical trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of Sterile Processing Service.

MST position removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room.

Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers such as steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and a high-level disinfecting scope reprocess; may prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of RMD. Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

May be required to prepare operating room case carts. Technician requires knowledge of the processes for RMD and maintains current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RMD appropriate to this position. Demonstrates the ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position.

Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in decontamination area(s) such as main decontamination and GI Scope decontamination. Receives noncritical case carts in the decontamination area for transport of RMD as well. Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to manual cleaning, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.

Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method of packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to Steam, Plasma (Sterrad), and high-level disinfection such as Cidex OPA, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and the Automated Equipment Reprocessor (AER). Prepares operating rooms trays and containers daily utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.

Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the outpatient clinic including those used in the operating room. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of RMD. Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the outpatient clinic. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. Work Schedule: 3:30pm - Midnight or 11:30pm to 8:00am. Rotating Shifts and Weekends Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $51398 – $66817/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.