Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Veterans Health Administration

Bay Pines (FL)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 68,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

15 Federal Holidays per year

Parental Leave

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Sterile Processing Service at Bay Pines, FL. The role handles decontamination, disassembly, and sterilization of complex RME while ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

Responsibilities include instrument assembly, correct packaging methods, and training less experienced staff. The position offers a federal pay program, paid leave, holidays, and family benefits with potential

Responsibilities

Receives contaminated RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment.
Disassembles complex RME and determines cleaning methods per manufacturer instructions.
Assembles instruments and sets for sterilization; selects trays and instruments as required.
Labels sterilized items per AAMI and VHA Directive 1116(2).
Performs daily checks on sterilization equipment and supports SPS management.

Job description

Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Sterile Processing Service in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at Bay Pines, FL. The Medical Supply Technician, works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team. *****A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).*****

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) include, but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.

Disassembles complex RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.

Assembles instruments; including the most complex sets, and other surgical items, by selecting appropriate items, trays, instruments, etc. and assembles them in the correct manner to ensure appropriate sterilization. Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, hydrogen peroxide, ETO, and high-level disinfecting scope re-processors.

Labels all sterilized items correctly according to AAMI and VHA Directive 1116(2) standards. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. Builds the full complement of Operating Room case carts to include RME, implants, and disposable. Identifies suitable replacement if requested item is not available. Utilizes advanced functions of instrument tracking system.

Provides guidance and training to staff members with less experience Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 11:30pm - 8:00am Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized to highly qualified and eligible new federal appointees or former federal employees with at least a 90-day break in service.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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. Functional Statement #: 20819F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $52554 – $68320/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-11.

Who is eligible to apply?

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