Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support sterile processing, decontamination, and distribution across the medical center.

The role involves receiving contaminated reusable equipment, selecting cleaning methods, and ensuring proper sterilization packaging for OR and other units. The position requires routine checks of sterilization equipment, preparation of OR case carts, and

Responsibilities

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method (e.g., ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers, chemical cleaners) per manufacturer instructions.
• Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization (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 using the 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 operating room sets.
• Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.

Job description

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 Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, 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: 2nd Shift 3pm-11:30pm, 3rd Shift 11pm-7:30am with Holiday and Weekend rotation.

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 $47131 – $85778/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.