Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

VA Detroit; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Medical Supply Technician specializing in sterile processing. This role involves the decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of critical reusable medical devices, ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and experience in health care education.

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing or related field preferred.
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Support the decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of reusable medical devices.
• Utilize SOPs for disinfecting and tracking reusable devices.
• Operate equipment used in cleaning and sterilization processes.

Skills

Knowledge of sterilization processes

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

One year above high school in health care related courses

Job description

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

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Summary

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will be supporting the decontamination, preparation, and sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of the facilities critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD). Will utilize the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for decontaminating, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection of RMD appropriate to this position.

Summary

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will be supporting the decontamination, preparation, and sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of the facilities critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD). Will utilize the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for decontaminating, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection of RMD appropriate to this position.

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Duties

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• Supports the decontamination, preparation, and sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of the facilities critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD).
• Utilizes the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) as required by this position.
• Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for decontaminating, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection of RMD appropriate to this position.
• Performs work pertaining to the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of reusable medical devices (RMD); and tracking RMD in the instrument tracking program and documenting all Quality Assurance involved in decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection and tracking RMD in the instrument tracking program and documenting all Quality Assurance involved in decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection, distribution, and inventory management processes.
• Operates equipment involved in decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection processes.
• Tracks RMD in the instrument tracking program and documenting all Quality Assurance involved in decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and disinfection processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of the SOPs and manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of RMD.
• Cleans manually RMD - remove gross soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other containments by discarding, wiping, brushing, scrubbing, soaking, rinsing; and mechanically wash RMD in decontamination.
• Dries, inspects, prepares, assembles, maintains, handles, packages RMD according to SOPs and/or MIFUs.
• Disinfects and/or sterilizes RMD utilizing appropriate disinfection and/or sterilization methods and equipment according to SOPs and MIFUs.
• Performs and documents daily operational checks for all processes and equipment.
• Performs work in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The Medical Supply Technician may be required to work in areas that are hot or cold. The Medical Supply Technician is subject to the possibility of falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment.
• Requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds).
• Requires dexterity and visual acuity for assessing, manipulating, disassembly and assembly of RMD, as well as discerning physical monitors and process indicators of equipment.
• Alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment.
• Wears special clothing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be uncomfortably warm. The Medical Supply Technician is subject to burns and chemical exposure.
• Works around body fluids, mucous, excretions and bits of tissue, some of which may be foul smelling. The work area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments, rumbling of carts and operation of reprocessing equipment.
  
  

Work Schedule: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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 #: 54534A; 54535A; 54536A; 54538A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  
  

Qualifications

• This is an open continuous announcement until December 19, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. ***
  
  

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Citizenship

Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section A, paragraph 3g.)

English Language Proficiency

MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Experience And/or Education

• Experience. Six months of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work;
  
  

OR

• Education. One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position;
  
  

OR

• Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.
  
  

Certification

None.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS-03 (Entry Level)

Experience or Education

None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-04 (Developmental Level)

Experience

Six months experience as a MST, operating room or surgical technician or other position that demonstrated knowledge of sterile processing in a clinical setting;

OR

Education

Two years of education above high school that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation.

NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces, the U.S. Maritime Service, or hospitals under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the KSAs below:

• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  
  

GS-05 (Developmental Level)

Experience

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level;

OR

Education

Four academic years above high school leading to a Bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the occupation or a Bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
• Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
• Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
  
  

GS-06 (Full Performance Level)

Experience

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures. 4. Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
  
  

Preferred Experience: 1 year of sterile processing experience; VA Sterile Processing certification (Level 2) or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD certification.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.

Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation) and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The MST may be required to work in areas that are hot, humid, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted. The employee is subject to the possibility of falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other injuries from material handling equipment. The work requires standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages (occasionally weighing as much as 50 pounds). The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating, disassembly and assembly of RMD, as well as discerning physical monitors and process indicators of equipment. On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. The employee wears special clothing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be uncomfortably warm. The Medical Supply is subject to burns and chemical exposure. The work area is noisy due to the clatter of metal instruments, rumbling of carts and operation of equipment

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/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
  
  

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

• Cover Letter
• License
• Other (1)
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  
  

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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