Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing-Advanced Level)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans, LA seeks an Advanced Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to manage complex instrument sets and ensure sterilization of critical medical devices.

The role includes decontamination, QA checks, interaction with clinical staff, and adherence to SOPs and IFUs; work schedule is Mon-Fri, 11:00 am–7:30 am, with no telework. Applicants are evaluated under Fed Competitive path with the posted pay range.

Responsibilities

• Assembles complex instrument sets including open heart, orthopedic, cardiovascular and neurosurgical kits.
• Performs cleaning, decontamination and sterilization of endoscopic devices according to SOPs and IFUs.
• Troubleshoots equipment alarms and mechanical failures and documents QA checks.
• Communicates changes to SOPs and provides solutions to end users and leadership.
• Receives contaminated items and reprocesses per SOPs; handles noncritical equipment in the decontamination area.

Job description

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing-Advanced Level)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, Nursing Service, New Orleans, Louisiana. This is an advanced level Medical Supply Technician in Sterile Processing Service. The Advanced MST provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical devices (RMC) decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced MST assembles highly complex instrument sets including, but not limited to, open heart, major orthopedic total joint, cardiovascular, craniotomy and complex endoscopic instrumentation. Processes all complex endoscopic instrumentation to include those medical devices used in the gastroenterology laboratory, bronchoscopy laboratory, urology and operating room.

Reviews manufacturer guidelines to ensure the correct methods and parameters are followed when cleaning, decontaminating and sterilizing RMD. Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical failures and makes necessary adjustments to complex decontamination and sterilization equipment, as well as interprets alarm conditions which may occur while operating the equipment.

Informs management and healthcare staff when cleaning and processing standard operating procedures (SOPs) or instruction for use have been changed or updated to assure the changes have been validated to meet all guidelines. The Advanced MST serves as a contact for the end user to assist in problem solving and providing solutions to their leadership. He or she attends meeting and provides input as needed.

Performs all the duties of subordinate MSTs including but not limited to: Receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and reprocess using standard· operation procedures (SOP) and manufacture information for use (IFU); receives noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.

Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions. Performs and documents daily and weekly quality assurance (QA) operational checks and records documentation for all sterilization and High Level Disinfection (HLD) equipment and processes.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 11am-7:30am Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 00132F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

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 $56749 – $73775/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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