Sterile Processing Tech: Advanced MST Coordinator

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician in Sterile Processing to perform sterile processing and high-level disinfection of critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment.

The role includes maintaining quality assurance across all machines, scopes, and disinfectors. Applicants pending education or certification may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met; the position requires knowledge of SPS

Qualifications

• Six months of experience demonstrating ability in MST or related field.
• One year above high school with health care related coursework or equivalent.
• Combination of experience and education is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assembles highly complex instrument sets including endoscopic equipment.
• Processes and sterilizes medical devices according to SOPs and manufacturer guidelines.
• Monitors and troubleshoots sterilization equipment; ensures QA compliance.

Skills

SPS regulations

Infection prevention

Medical terminology

Sterilization equipment

Instrument sets

Universal precautions

Education

Health care coursework

Sterile processing training

One year above high school

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician in Sterile Processing to perform sterile processing and high-level disinfection of critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment.

The role includes maintaining quality assurance across all machines, scopes, and disinfectors. Applicants pending education or certification may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met; the position requires knowledge of SPS