Sterile Processing Tech - Medical Equipment Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Sioux Falls (SD); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Sterile Processing Service. The incumbent sterilizes, prepares, decontaminates, and distributes reusable medical equipment for the Medical Center, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Requirements include US citizenship, minimum education/experience in health care-related sterile processing, and English proficiency.

Formación

• Knowledge of surgical instruments used in sterile processing.
• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and related conditions.
• Knowledge of sterility principles as they apply to instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination support per policy.
• Assist in distribution of sterile items to medical center departments and operating rooms.

Conocimientos

Surgical instruments knowledge

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterility principles

Reading/interpreting procedures

Educación

High school diploma with health care coursework

Herramientas

Sterilizers: steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO

Descripción del empleo

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support the Sterile Processing Service. The incumbent sterilizes, prepares, decontaminates, and distributes reusable medical equipment for the Medical Center, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Requirements include US citizenship, minimum education/experience in health care-related sterile processing, and English proficiency.