Medical Supply Technician- Sterile Processing

Veterans Health Administration; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Medical Supply Technician- Sterile Processing to support sterilization, decontamination, and distribution of reusable medical equipment at the medical center.

Responsibilities include receiving contaminated equipment, selecting cleaning methods, operating sterilizers, assembling sets and trays for OR use, performing routine equipment checks, and documenting processes.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for federal employment.
• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency if used for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Receives contaminated RME in the decontamination area and determines cleaning method.
• Operates sterilization equipment and verifies correct packaging for sterilization.
• May prepare operating room case carts and ensure proper packaging and labeling.
• Performs daily checks and documentation for sterilization equipment and processes.

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaners

Mechanical washers

Steam sterilizers

VHP sterilizers

High-level disinfecting reprocessors

Job description

Medical Supply Technician- Sterile Processing

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Medical Supply Technician- Sterile Processing will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. Disassembles the 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 manufactures instructions.

Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and high level disinfecting reprocessors; may prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants 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. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME). 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.

Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. Work Schedule: 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD91166-A, PD91163-A, PD91164-A, and PD91165-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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 $40177 – $73121/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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