Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Green Bay (WI); Presencial; USD 37.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Green Bay, WI, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment at the Milo C.

Huempfner VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include receiving contaminated equipment, selecting cleaning methods, inspecting and packaging for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, Steris, high level disinfecting reprocessors), performing daily equipment checks, and preparing OR case

Formación

• Experience in sterile processing and decontamination.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment in the decontamination area.
• Disassembles RME and determines cleaning methods per manufacturer instructions.
• Inspects, assembles, and determines packaging and sterilization method (steam, Sterrad, Steris, HLD scope reprocessors).
• Performs and documents daily operational checks for all sterilization equipment.
• Prepares operating room case carts daily using surgery schedule.
• Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and contaminants by cleaning.
• Inspects packages for proper sterilization and assembles basic sets and trays.
• Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

Conocimientos

Sterile processing

Descripción del empleo

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Key Responsibilities

This position is located at the Milo C. Huempfner VA in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

• -Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in the 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 manufacturer instructions.
• -Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• -Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
• -Prepares 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.
• -Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm 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. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

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 $37356 – $67987/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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