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 - Sterile Processing to support the decontamination and sterilization of medical devices. This full-time position involves following SOPs, operating sterilization equipment, and ensuring quality assurance in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have relevant experience or education, with preferred certifications in sterile processing.

Benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Child care subsidy

Retirement plans

Insurance options

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of relevant experience or education in healthcare.
• Preferred: 1 year of sterile processing experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dexterity

Visual acuity

Communication

Education

Healthcare-related courses

Job description

Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing

Join us to apply for the Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing role at VA Detroit.

This position involves supporting the decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD). The MST will follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer instructions to ensure proper processing of RMD.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing decontamination, preparation, sterilization, disinfection, and distribution of RMD; tracking RMD in the instrument tracking system.
• Documenting all Quality Assurance activities related to these processes.
• Operating equipment involved in sterilization and disinfection processes.
• Maintaining current knowledge of SOPs and manufacturer's instructions.
• Manually and mechanically cleaning RMD, including removing gross soil and contaminants.
• Drying, inspecting, assembling, packaging, disinfecting, and sterilizing RMD according to SOPs and MIFUs.
• Performing daily operational checks on equipment and processes.
• Working in various settings across the facility, including areas that are hot, cold, or humid.
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting packages up to 50 pounds.
• Using dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating RMD and monitoring equipment.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Applying universal precautions and medical terminology in daily tasks.

Work Schedule:

One position from 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (M-F), and another from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (M-F).

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include U.S. citizenship, proficiency in English, and either six months of relevant experience or education in healthcare-related courses. Preferred candidates will have at least 1 year of sterile processing experience and certifications such as VA Sterile Processing Certification, HSPA CRCST, or CBSPD.

Physical Requirements:

Work involves standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, working in various environmental conditions, and wearing PPE. It requires dexterity, visual acuity, and the ability to work in contaminated and clean environments.

Additional Information:

This is a developmental position at GS-03 to GS-06 levels, with full performance at GS-06. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, child care subsidy, retirement plans, and insurance options. This is a full-time, non-virtual, excepted service position.

Application Requirements:

Submit a complete application package including a resume and any other relevant documents such as transcripts or certifications.