Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing. This role involves decontamination, preparation, and sterilization of medical devices, ensuring safety and quality standards. The position requires effective communication and knowledge of medical terminology, with a focus on maintaining high standards in a hospital environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Federal Benefits Packages

Qualifications

• Six months of relevant experience or education in healthcare-related courses.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection of RMDs.
• Document Quality Assurance activities related to RMD processing.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment.

Skills

Communication

Medical Terminology

Microbiology Knowledge

Education

Healthcare-related Courses

Job description

Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing

Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing.

Pay Range: $42,591.00/yr - $77,512.00/yr (based on skills and experience)

Summary

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) supports decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD). They follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for processing RMDs, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Key Duties

• Perform decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of RMDs; track RMDs in the instrument tracking program.
• Document all Quality Assurance activities related to RMD processing.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of SOPs and manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU).
• Manually and mechanically clean RMDs, dry, inspect, assemble, and package according to SOPs and MIFUs.
• Disinfect and sterilize RMDs using appropriate methods.
• Conduct daily operational checks and work across various hospital departments.
• Work in hot or cold environments, standing and walking for extended periods, lifting packages up to 50 pounds.
• Communicate effectively, utilize universal precautions, and apply medical terminology and microbiology knowledge.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Proficiency in English
• Background/security investigation
• Participation in flu vaccination program

Qualifications

Basic requirements include six months of relevant experience or education in healthcare-related courses. Higher grades require more experience and knowledge of sterilization procedures and medical terminology. Certification is not mandatory but preferred for higher levels.

Physical Requirements

Work involves standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in environments that can be hot, cold, or noisy. PPE is required.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent position in the excepted service. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Benefits include comprehensive federal benefits packages.