Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charleston VA Healthcare Network is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to sterilize and prepare supplies, decontaminate reusable medical devices, and support distribution of RMD across the medical center.

The role requires operating sterilization equipment, following infection control principles and SOPs, and maintaining proper records. Training modules like TMS and VA SPS Level 1 are expected; on-site work with a possible on-call component.

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
• Ability to follow procedures and SOPs.
• Completion of TMS modules and VA SPS Level 1 certification.
• Knowledge of GI endoscope reprocessing and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform full decontamination of reusable medical devices.
• Prepare and assemble instrumentation trays/sets for clinics.
• Provide distribution support for RMD with timely issuing and restocking.
• Operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, and sterilizers per IFUs/SOPs.
• Maintain storage and documentation for RMD; ensure proper handling.
• Complete required training modules such as TMS and VA SPS Level 1.
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri, 3:00pm-11:30pm; on-call duties may apply.

Skills

Sterilization

Decontamination

Infection control

Inventory management

Equipment operation

Documentation

Tools

Medivators

TD 100

Steam sterilizers

Sterrad sterilizers

Washer

Ultrasonic cleaner

Trophon

Job description

Summary

The Charleston VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician! The incumbent will provide sterilization and preparation of supplies - as well as decontamination and distribution support for reusable medical equipment.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties may include - but are not limited to:Functions or Scopes of Practice
• Performs the full range of decontamination duties for reusable medical devices - applying full-performance-level knowledge of cleaning methods and infection control principles
• Independently performs the preparation and assembly of instrumentation trays/sets from various clinics - ensuring correct instrument selection - function - and configuration
• Provides distribution support for critical and semi-critical RMD for the medical center - including timely issuing - tracking - and restocking
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in the operation of sterile processing equipment-including washers - ultrasonic cleaners - Trophons - TD 100 - steam sterilizers - and Sterrad sterilizers-and operates them independently in accordance with IFUs and SOPs
• Applies full-performance-level knowledge in the decontamination - high-level disinfection/sterilization - and proper storage of RMD used in GI (endoscopes and related devices)
• Independently performs decontamination - high-level disinfection - and documentation for GI endoscopes and related devices using Medivators and drying cabinets - following manufacturer instructions and facility policies
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of RMD reprocessing steps appropriate to this position and keeps current with SOPs that document the processes and procedures for cleaning - disinfection - preparation - and sterilization of RMD
• consistently demonstrates the ability to follow and correctly execute written procedures
• Completes and maintains required training coursework - such as TMS modules and VA SPS Level 1 certification - in a timely manner
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 3:00pm - 11:30pm (on-call duties applicable)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 #:61773 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized