Sterile Processing Tech – Critical Instrument Reprocessing

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for Medical Supply Technicians (Sterile Processing) assigned to Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This role requires knowledge of sterile processing principles and the ability to handle surgical instrumentation with care.

Applicants must meet citizenship, education, and English proficiency requirements; qualification standards include experience or education in sterile processing and related health care courses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinical settings.
• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.

Skills

Surgical instruments

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterility principles

Reading instructions

Education

One year above high school with health care courses

Health care-related coursework

Experience/Education combination allowed

Job description

The New Mexico VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for Medical Supply Technicians (Sterile Processing) assigned to Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This role requires knowledge of sterile processing principles and the ability to handle surgical instrumentation with care.

Applicants must meet citizenship, education, and English proficiency requirements; qualification standards include experience or education in sterile processing and related health care courses.