Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Decontamination & Prep

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to receive contaminated devices in decontamination, sterilize, prepare, and distribute reusable equipment for the medical center.

The role involves working with sterile processing standards, basic surgical instrument knowledge, and adherence to universal precautions. Training and advancement are aligned with VA qualification standards, with potential progression from GS-3 to GS-6.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience demonstrating ability to perform MST work or understanding of the work.
• Education in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, or operating room/surgical technician courses.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education acceptable for entry level.

Responsibilities

• Receive contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the decontamination area.
• Provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and decontamination and distribution support for the medical center.

Skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization & cleaning equipment

Communication (oral & written)

Education

1 year above high school with health care courses

2 years above high school with related courses

Bachelor's degree related field

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to receive contaminated devices in decontamination, sterilize, prepare, and distribute reusable equipment for the medical center.

The role involves working with sterile processing standards, basic surgical instrument knowledge, and adherence to universal precautions. Training and advancement are aligned with VA qualification standards, with potential progression from GS-3 to GS-6.