Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Federal pension

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to receive contaminated RMDs and perform decontamination and sterilization. The incumbent will work under supervision in the Sterile Processing Service.

Duties include assembling operating room sets, assisting with quality assurance, inventory, and using Censitrac. Salary ranges from $33,535 to $64,810 per year, with federal benefits and paid time off; telework not available.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of sterile techniques within the SPS department.
Willingness to work under supervision and follow established procedures.
Ability to prepare operating room case carts and assemble basic sets and trays.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate, sterilize, and inspect reusable medical devices.
Assemble basic sets and trays for operating room use.
Assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory, and Censitrac.
Prepare operating room case carts and support sterile processing workflows.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Sterilization

Quality assurance

Operating room carts

Censitrac

Tools

Censitrac

Job description

Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is assigned to the Sterile Processing Service at the Pittsburgh VAMC, Pittsburgh, PA. The Incumbent is responsible for the receipt of contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical device (RMD) and for the decontamination and sterilization of this RME. The duties require basic knowledge of sterile techniques within the SPS department.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Medical Supply Aide and Technician: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Supply-Aide-Career-Flyer.pdf Major Duties: GS-3 Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) This is an entry level Medical Supply Technician (MST) position. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical devices (RMD). Prepares operating room case carts.

Will assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory and Censitrac. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision. GS-4 This is a developmental level Medical Supply Technician (MST) position. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical devices (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. Prepares operating room case carts. Will assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory, and Censitrac. MSTs receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require frequent and direct supervision. GS-5 Developmental level.This is a developmental level Medical Supply Technician (MST) position.

Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments 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, Sterrad, and a high-level disinfecting scope reprocessor; prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery schedule.

Will assist in quality assurance, clinic/loaner inventory and Censitrac. GS-6 Full performance level. This is the full performance level for the occupation. Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical device (RMD) in the decontamination area, and may receive noncritical equipment as well.

Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Inspects, 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. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday???????, 2:30pm- 11:00pm/ 10:30pm- 7:00am??????? 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. Functional Statement #: 646-03822-F, 646-03823-F, 646-03824-F 646-03825-F

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 $33535 – $64810/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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