Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Tulsa (OK)

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USD 36 000 - 66 000

Plein temps

Il y a 3 jours

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Résumé du poste

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Tulsa, OK is recruiting a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to decontaminate, sterilize and inspect reusable medical equipment, and assemble sets for use in the medical center.

The position requires operating sterilizers and washers, documenting load contents, and supporting OR and clinic schedules in a full-time framework. Telework is not available; duties include driving for equipment transfer as needed.

Responsabilités

Decontaminates, sterilizes and inspects reusable medical equipment (RME).
Assembles basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.
Operates sterilization equipment and prepares operating room case carts.
Receives contaminated instruments from ORs and clinics; inspects for damage and ensures proper functioning.

Description du poste

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is hiring (1) Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) for the Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic, based in Tulsa, OK.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME). Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. Prepares operating room case carts.

Other duties may include but are not limited to: Receives contaminated instruments from the operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, nursing units, eye clinics, wound care, podiatry and inspects these items for damage and ensures that they are in good working condition. The technician determines correct method for decontamination and cleaning per the manufacturer's instructions.

Removes blood, tissue, bone fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by soaking, scrubbing, brushing, rinsing and use of ultrasonic equipment. Disassembles, and inspects for damage reusable medical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Determines correct method for manual cleaning and disinfection. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other gross contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and use of ultrasound equipment.

Loads and operates washer disinfector, cart washer and sterilizers. Removes items from washer/disinfector and determines type of tray or set to assemble based on recognition of key items and the operating room and clinic schedules. Examines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed. Assembles sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner.

Selects correct sterilizing medium and cycles and operates sterilizer. Periodically monitors operation of sterilizer with prescribed tests. Disassembles, cleans, lubricates, reassembles, and sterilizes dental handpieces and numerous dental specialty instruments and trays. All instruments are processed per manufacturer's guidelines. Properly loads and operates sterilizers such as Steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma.

He/she selects correct sterilization method for items to be sterilized. Monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control by conducting bacteriological tests (bacillus stearothermophilus spores for evaluation of steam and bacillus subtillis for evaluation of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers). The bacteria challenge tests are properly recorded. Properly documents load contents on sterilization records.

Receives periodic training in such areas as the use and functioning of new medical, dental and surgical instruments, and equipment. This is accomplished by scheduled training sessions that include instructional webinars, lectures, demonstrations, and keeping abreast of new developments and techniques by reading sterilization periodic journals and literature and maintaining communications with manufacturer representatives.

Incumbent must possess and maintain a current valid state drivers license. The employee will drive a government vehicle for the sole purpose of disposing of reusable medical equipment (RME) from Community Based Clinics to the main campus. This may involve highways and city traffic in excess of 100 miles per day. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: PD53553-A, PD53554-A, PD53555-A, and PD53556-A

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 $36464 – $66368/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.