Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization Pro

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Sterile Processing Service at the Salem VA Medical Center. The role focuses on reprocessing and storing reusable medical equipment and collaborating with fellow MSTs.

This is an instrument cleaning/sterilization position, not a supply ordering role, and candidates meeting education or certification requirements may be tentatively selected pending meeting all criteria.

Qualifications

• KSAs include knowledge of surgical instruments and sterility principles.
• Proficient in universal precautions to prevent cross contamination.
• Able to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterility principles

Reading instructions

Education

One year above high school with health care courses

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Sterile Processing Service at the Salem VA Medical Center. The role focuses on reprocessing and storing reusable medical equipment and collaborating with fellow MSTs.

This is an instrument cleaning/sterilization position, not a supply ordering role, and candidates meeting education or certification requirements may be tentatively selected pending meeting all criteria.