Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Veterans Affairs; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Sterile Processing Services team at the Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where you'll support the critical decontamination and preparation of reusable medical devices. This role is essential for patient care and safety, offering opportunities for growth from entry-level to full performance.

Qualifications

• Six months experience or one year education in health care-related courses.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and sterilization devices.

Responsibilities

• Support decontamination, preparation, and distribution of medical devices.
• Perform inspection and assembly of basic sets and trays.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Understanding of sterilization devices

Education

High school diploma

Health care-related courses

Job description

This position is in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) program under Patient Care Services at the Erie Veterans Affairs Medical Center. SPS consists of multiple areas; the incumbent will support the decontamination, preparation, and distribution of the hospital's critical and semi-critical reusable (RMD) medical devices.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Experience and/or Education: Six months of experience demonstrating ability or understanding of the work; or one year of education above high school including health care-related courses; or a combination of both.
• Certification: None
• Foreign Education: Must be evaluated by a recognized organization for equivalency.
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.

May qualify under the Grandfathering Provision if applicable.

Grade Determinations:

GS-03 (Entry Level)

Experience or education beyond basic requirements. Guided by more experienced staff, requires frequent supervision.

GS-04 (Developmental Level)

Six months of related experience or two years of relevant education. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, medical terminology, sterilization devices, and communication skills. Performs segments of work related to decontamination, sterilization, inspection, and assembly of basic sets and trays.

GS-05 (Developmental Level)

One year of experience at the GS-04 level or higher education with relevant coursework. Demonstrates knowledge of surgical instruments, event-related packaging, and sterilization devices.

GS-06 (Full Performance Level)

One year of experience at the GS-05 level. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical instruments, universal precautions, medical terminology, microbiology, sterility principles, and interprets instructions.

References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G47, dated July 8, 2015.

The full performance level is GS-06; applicants may be considered from GS-03 to GS-06.

Physical Requirements: Includes standing, moving, lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing carts, dexterity, visual acuity, working around contaminants and hazards, and exposure to noise and odors.