Medical Supply Technicians/Sterile Processing

Akicita Cyber; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal is hiring Medical Supply Technicians to deliver sterile processing services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. You will protect patient safety by ensuring surgical instruments and medical supplies are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ready for use across inpatient and outpatient services serving American Indian communities.

This is meaningful, hands-on work in a high-volume federal healthcare facility, requiring strict safety, privacy, and infection

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Indian Health Service or federal healthcare facilities.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and handling protected health information (PHI).
• Advanced SPD certification or formal SPD training completed.
• Experience in high-volume sterile processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle SPD operations including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.
• Operate sterilization equipment following JCAHO/CMS/AAAHC standards.
• Inspect, assemble, and package instrument trays per facility protocols.
• Maintain accurate decontamination and sterilization records for compliance.
• Adhere to PPE and infection control protocols in decontamination areas.
• Coordinate supply inventory to support uninterrupted clinical operations.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness when interacting with IHS staff and patients.

Skills

Sterile processing

HIPAA compliance

Cultural awareness

High-volume environment

Education

Advanced sterile processing certification (CSPDT) or SPD training

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring Medical Supply Technicians to deliver critical sterile processing services for the Indian Health Service's Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. In this role, you will protect patient safety and support infection prevention by ensuring surgical instruments and medical supplies are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ready for use across inpatient and outpatient clinical services serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This is meaningful, hands-on work at the heart of a high-volume federal healthcare facility.

• Perform full-cycle Sterile Processing Department (SPD) operations including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical supplies
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, and AAAHC standards
• Inspect, assemble, and package instrument trays and procedure sets according to established facility protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation and sterilization records in support of regulatory compliance and quality assurance
• Apply proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety and infection control protocols in the decontamination and sterile processing areas
• Coordinate supply inventory and distribution to support uninterrupted clinical operations across the Northern Navajo Medical Center service units
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and respectful communication when interacting with IHS staff, patients, and visitors in a Native American healthcare environment

What sets candidates apart:

• Prior experience working within an Indian Health Service, tribal, or other federal healthcare facility
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and the handling of protected health information (PHI) in a clinical environment
• Experience in a high-volume SPD supporting both inpatient surgical services and outpatient clinical departmentsCultural awareness of or experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities
• Advanced sterile processing certification (e.g., CSPDT) or completion of formal SPD training programs beyond entry-level requirements

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.