Sterile Processing Tech: Endoscopy & RMD Prep

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

The Omaha VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform decontamination, preparation, assembly, inspection, and sterilization of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices. You will handle endoscopes, transducers, probes, and related items while ensuring proper packaging and labeling for distribution within the center.

Responsibilities include high-level disinfection practices, instrument set assembly, and adherence to universal precautions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology for assembling instrument sets and understanding sterile processing.
• Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment and packaging methods.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, decontaminate, clean, inspect, and sterilize critical and semi-critical RMDs.
• Prepare and assemble instrument sets and ensure proper packaging and labeling.
• Perform daily operation checks on sterilization equipment and document results.
• Support distribution, pickup, and delivery of RMDs within the medical center.

Skills

Universal precautions

Sterile processing knowledge

Surgical instruments knowledge

Medical terminology

Oral and written communication

Education

One year above high school with health care courses

Education equal to two years above high school with related courses

Job description

The Omaha VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform decontamination, preparation, assembly, inspection, and sterilization of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices. You will handle endoscopes, transducers, probes, and related items while ensuring proper packaging and labeling for distribution within the center.

Responsibilities include high-level disinfection practices, instrument set assembly, and adherence to universal precautions.