Sterile Processing Tech: Critical OR Prep & Decontamination

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to support sterile processing across hospital services. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of instrument sets in a clinical setting.

The candidate must meet basic federal requirements and possess either relevant experience or education. This position offers a comprehensive health system environment with opportunities for sterile processing training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Six months experience or an equivalent education as MST or related role.
• Two years of education above high school with at least 12 semester hours in related courses.
• Substitutions of Armed Forces training may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, sterilize, and inspect reusable medical equipment.
• Assemble basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.
• Prepare operating room case carts as scheduled.
• Operate sterilizers (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO) and related equipment.
• Read and follow written instructions and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization knowledge

Education

Two years of higher education with 12 semester hours in health care courses

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to support sterile processing across hospital services. The role involves decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of instrument sets in a clinical setting.

The candidate must meet basic federal requirements and possess either relevant experience or education. This position offers a comprehensive health system environment with opportunities for sterile processing training and advancement.