Sterile Processing Tech: Decontam, Sterilize, Support OR

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician – Sterile Processing to support sterilization, preparation, supply items, and decontamination of reusable medical equipment in a VA medical center.

Basic requirements include US citizenship and English proficiency, with options for experience or education combinations to qualify for various developmental grades (GS-03 to GS-06). Supervisory support and stepwise development are emphasized.

Qualifikationen

• English language proficiency required.
• Six months of related experience or equivalent.
• One year of education with 6 semester hours in healthcare courses or equivalent.
• Four academic years above high school with 12 semester hours in related courses (for higher grade) or bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Aufgaben

• Decontaminate, sterilize and inspect reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Assemble basic instrument sets and trays for operating rooms.
• Load and operate sterilizers (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO).
• Prepare operating room case carts and coordinate with surgical schedules.
• Receive guidance from senior staff and perform tasks under supervision.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school + healthcare coursework

Associate degree or higher option

Bachelor's degree option

Tools

Sterilizers (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO)

High level disinfecting scope reprocessor

Operating room instrument sets

Jobbeschreibung

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician – Sterile Processing to support sterilization, preparation, supply items, and decontamination of reusable medical equipment in a VA medical center.

Basic requirements include US citizenship and English proficiency, with options for experience or education combinations to qualify for various developmental grades (GS-03 to GS-06). Supervisory support and stepwise development are emphasized.