Sterile Processing Tech: Critical Instrument Sterilization

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Marion VA Health Care System in Marion, IL seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing).

The MST (SP) handles decontamination of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices, inspects instruments, and prepares sets for sterilization in a federal healthcare environment. The role requires following established cleaning and packaging protocols, performing daily equipment checks, and coordinating with SPS management.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD).
• Disassemble instruments and determine cleaning methods per manufacturer instructions.
• Package items or sets for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, high-level disinfection).
• Inspect for damage or imperfections and ensure instruments are in acceptable condition.
• Prepare complex instrument sets for operating rooms and wards; perform daily equipment checks.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Marion VA Health Care System in Marion, IL seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing).

The MST (SP) handles decontamination of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices, inspects instruments, and prepares sets for sterilization in a federal healthcare environment. The role requires following established cleaning and packaging protocols, performing daily equipment checks, and coordinating with SPS management.