Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Veterans Health Administration

Salem (VA)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 74,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Salem VA Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform decontamination, inspection, packaging and sterilization of reusable medical equipment. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to infection-control standards.

Work involves handling RME, operating cleaning/sterilization systems, and documentation. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 1:00pm - 9:45pm, with eligibility for federal benefits and 24/7

Qualifications

Experience in decontamination and processing reusable medical equipment.
Ability to operate cleaning and sterilization equipment per manufacturer instructions.
Knowledge of infection-control practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination; determines cleaning method.
Inspects, assembles and packages for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO).
Performs daily equipment checks and maintains documentation for processes.
Supports a 24/7 operation with possible schedule flexibility.

Skills

Sterile processing

RME reprocessing

Sterilization equipment

Tools

Steam sterilization

Sterrad

Steris

ETO

Job description

Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position in the Sterile Processing Service of the Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. If you have experience reprocessing and storing Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and enjoy working with other MSTs, we would love to hear from you. (This is an instrument cleaning/sterilization position, not a supply ordering position).

Key Responsibilities

Duties: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME) in the decontamination area. Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as 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 sterilizations, such as steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment. May be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted.

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 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing- GS-06) provides full-performance sterile processing support within Sterile Processing Service (SPS).

Independently receives, decontaminates, inspects, assembles, packages, and sterilizes reusable medical equipment (RME) using approved cleaning methods and sterilization systems (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, high-level disinfection). Performs daily equipment checks, maintains documentation, and ensures adherence to infection-control and safety standards. Supports a 24/7 operation, with potential schedule flexibility based on service needs.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm - 9:45pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Autorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Autorized 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 #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Autorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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 $56646 - $73640/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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