Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC.

The role supports the Sterile Processing Service by inspecting, assembling, and preparing instruments for sterilization across multiple areas of the facility. Responsibilities include operating sterilization methods (steam, Sterrad, Steris), delivering and returning equipment, and maintaining documentation.

Job description

Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Service) VISN 6, Veterans Health Administration, Charles George VA Medical Center, located in Asheville, NC.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties Include, but are not limited to: In Preparation area the incumbents inspect, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment in all areas pertaining to sterile processing.

Delivers and pick-ups critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment to areas in the facility.

Process the critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment according manufacturer's instructions, standard operating procedure and the direction of National Office of Sterile Processing This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation) and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted.

The employee is subject to the possibility of falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment. The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds).

The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating, disassembly and assembly of instrumentation On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. The employee wears special clothing, hair covers, personal protective equipment and shoe covers that can be uncomfortably warm. The employee uses insulated gloves to remove carts from sterilizers.

The employee is subject to burns from accidentally touching hot items. The hazards of working around minute quantities of sterilizing gasses are unknown. The employee often works around body fluids, mucous, excretions and bits of tissue, some of which may be foul smelling. Strong, unpleasant odors are encountered while decontaminating bloody or grossly contaminated instrumentation or reusable medical equipment.

The work area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments, rumbling of carts and operation of pre-sterilizing equipment Customer Services Requirements: Meets the needs of 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 according to established policies and procedures.

Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule: Variable Shifts Telework: This is not a telework position: Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & 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 $59021 – $76726/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.