Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & OR Support

Veterans Health Administration

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 66,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Long Beach VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). You will decontaminate and receive contaminated equipment and support the sterilization workflow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires knowledge of surgical instruments, universal precautions, sterile processing principles, and reading technical instructions. Some experience in sterile processing and related health care coursework is preferred, with a path to GS-06 level

Qualifications

Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.
Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation.
Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

Assists in prioritizing processing of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures to facilitate turnover of cases.
Anticipates instrument needs for following day and assures sterile processing completion.
May assist the operating room staff, supporting the OR suite while opening surgical instrument trays.
Acts as HLD Specialist and participates in daily quality testing on equipment in SPS.