Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam & Sterilize Items

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Relocation not authorized

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform sterile processing, decontamination, and prepared supply duties in Sterile Processing Service.

The role supports operating room and outpatient clinics with basic instrument sets and RMD handling. The position involves operating steam and chemical sterilizers, adhering to standard procedures, and working with rotating shifts including evenings.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing, sterilization and decontamination duties across the center.
• Inspect and assemble basic instrument sets and trays for OR/outpatient use.
• Maintain SOPs for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination.
• Operate sterilizers such as steam and hydrogen peroxide, and use reprocessors as needed.
• Assemble basic sets and trays for operating room and outpatient clinic.
• Perform daily checks on sterilization equipment and records.
• Handle RMD decontamination and packaging per SOPs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Sterilization

Decontamination

Medical equipment handling

Education

Transcript required

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Hydrogen peroxide sterilizers

AER (Automated Equipment Reprocessor)

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform sterile processing, decontamination, and prepared supply duties in Sterile Processing Service.

The role supports operating room and outpatient clinics with basic instrument sets and RMD handling. The position involves operating steam and chemical sterilizers, adhering to standard procedures, and working with rotating shifts including evenings.