Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing

VA Detroit; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Supply Technician specializing in Sterile Processing. The role involves ensuring the decontamination and sterilization of medical devices, maintaining quality assurance, and operating sterilization equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in sterile processing and must be a U.S. citizen. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in sterile processing.
• Preferred experience includes at least 1 year in sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of RMD.
• Documenting all Quality Assurance activities related to RMD processing.
• Operating equipment involved in sterilization and disinfection processes.

Skills

Communication

Dexterity

Visual Acuity

Education

Education from accredited institutions

Job description

Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing

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Summary: The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) supports the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of the facility's critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD). The MST follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for processing RMD, ensuring proper decontamination, sterilization, and disinfection.

Duties include:

• Performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of RMD; tracking RMD in the instrument tracking program.
• Documenting all Quality Assurance activities related to RMD processing and inventory management.
• Operating equipment involved in sterilization and disinfection processes.
• Maintaining current knowledge of SOPs and manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU).
• Manually cleaning RMD, removing gross soil and contaminants.
• Drying, inspecting, preparing, and packaging RMD per SOPs and MIFUs.
• Disinfecting and sterilizing RMD using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Performing daily operational checks on processes and equipment.
• Working in various settings within the medical facility, including decontamination and sterile supply areas.
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting packages up to 50 pounds.
• Using dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating RMD and monitoring equipment.
• Communicating orally and in writing, utilizing universal precautions, and applying medical terminology and microbiology knowledge.

Work Schedule: M-F 6:00am-2:30pm.

Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen, proficient in English, pass background/security checks, and complete pre-employment processes. Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination is required.

Qualifications: Experience or education in sterile processing, with progression from GS-3 to GS-6 levels based on experience, education, and demonstrated KSAs. Preferred experience includes at least 1 year in sterile processing and VA Sterile Processing Certification or equivalent.

Physical Requirements: Work involves standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in hot/cold environments, and wearing PPE. The work area can be noisy and may involve exposure to burns and chemicals.

Additional Information: Education must be from accredited institutions or recognized foreign equivalents. The position is in the Excepted Service, full-time, with benefits. Applicants should provide a complete application package including resume and supporting documents.