Sterile Processing Tech: Medical Supply Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing Service to support multiple campuses in the VISN 17 network. The role emphasizes knowledge of universal precautions, sterile technique, instrument handling, and effective communication.

Applicants may be referred while meeting education/certification requirements. The position follows VA qualification standards for the MST occupation with potential progression from GS-03 to GS-06.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in MST or sterile processing.
• One year of education beyond high school with at least 12 semester hours in related courses.
• Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted.

Skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization equipment

Surgical instruments

Sterility principles

Reading/writing instructions

Education

HS+ health care coursework

Bachelor-level substitution via military training

Job description

VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing Service to support multiple campuses in the VISN 17 network. The role emphasizes knowledge of universal precautions, sterile technique, instrument handling, and effective communication.

Applicants may be referred while meeting education/certification requirements. The position follows VA qualification standards for the MST occupation with potential progression from GS-03 to GS-06.