Medical Supply Technician (Advanced) - SPS

Veterans Health Administration

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 91,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Retirement

Telework: Not authorized

Job summary

The Advanced Medical Supply Technician (AMST) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) supports all clinical services by reprocessing complex equipment and following manufacturer guidelines. This role requires expertise with highly complex instrument sets used in open heart, orthopedic joints, and endoscopic procedures, and demands strict adherence to SOPs and safety standards.

Working at a 24/7 hospital, you will lead and collaborate with teams, communicate across educational levels and

Qualifications

The AMST must be familiar with all duties performed in SPS and the standard operating procedures and manufacturing guidelines.
The GS-7 is a subject matter expert with experience in the most complex processes.

Responsibilities

Assembles highly complex instrument sets for procedures (e.g., open heart, major orthopedic joints, cardiovascular, craniotomy, robotic, complex endoscopic instrumentation).
Processes and sterilizes Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) per manufacturer guidelines and SOPs.
Reviews guidelines to ensure correct methods, troubleshoots equipment, and interprets alarm conditions during operation.

Job description

Medical Supply Technician (Advanced) - SPS

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Medical Supply Technician (Advanced) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) is above the full performance level. The AMST must be familiar with all duties performed in SPS, as well as the standard operating procedures and manufacturing guidelines. The GS-7 is a subject matter expert and has experience with the most complex processes.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Medical Supply Technician (AMST) in the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) must be familiar with all duties performed in SPS, as well as the standard operating procedures and manufacturing guidelines. The reprocessing of RME is in support of all clinical services provided within the two divisions, both in the surgical suites and outpatient areas. The GS-7 is a subject matter expert and has experience with the most complex processes.

Care and attention to detail are critical at this level of performance. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital. The incumbent must be poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational levels and varied ethnic backgrounds. Willing to work cooperatively to lead a team and as a member of a team in all assignments.

Duties include: Assembles highly complex instrument sets including, but not limited to, open heart, major orthopedic total joint, cardiovascular, craniotomy, robotic, and complex endoscopic instrumentation. Processes all complex endoscopic instrumentation to include those medical devices used in the gastroenterology laboratory, bronchoscopy laboratory, urology and operating room.

Reviews manufacturer guidelines to ensure the correct methods and parameters are followed when cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing Reusable Medical Equipment (RME). Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical failures and makes necessary adjustments to complex decontamination and sterilization equipment, including the interpretation of alarm conditions that may occur while operating the equipment.

Demonstrates expert knowledge of operating room sets and the assembly of highly complex instruments and trays for procedures. Determines the appropriate sterilization technique based on standard operating policy, and manufacturer guidelines. Performs a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of sterilization based upon indicators used. Assembles case carts for the operating room utilizing case sheets containing all necessary items.

Informs management and healthcare staff when cleaning or processing standard operating procedures or instructions have been changed or updated to assure the changes have been validated to meet all guidelines. Incumbent must be the expert in recognizing the correct personal protective equipment that is necessary in all areas and ensures compliance of staff with those requirements.

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, schedule varies 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 authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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 $70263 – $91344/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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