Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sets & Surgical Prep

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Lubbock VA Clinic is seeking a Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) to support sterile instrument sets and processing in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with universal precautions, and accurate handling of surgical instruments.

Applicants must meet basic federal requirements; advancement from entry to full performance level (GS-06) is described within the VA qualification framework and may be available to qualified internal

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed only as allowed by VA policy.
• Six months of experience or one year of higher education with health care related courses required.
• Grandfathering provision may apply to current VHA MST employees meeting criteria.
• Demonstrated knowledge of universal precautions, sterilization and medical terminology.

Skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization equipment

Oral and written communication

Education

One year above high school with health care related courses

Two years above high school with 12 semester hours in related courses

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Lubbock VA Clinic is seeking a Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) to support sterile instrument sets and processing in a clinical setting. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with universal precautions, and accurate handling of surgical instruments.

Applicants must meet basic federal requirements; advancement from entry to full performance level (GS-06) is described within the VA qualification framework and may be available to qualified internal