Sterile Processing Tech (MST) – OR Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' John Cochran VA Hospital in Saint Louis seeks a Medical Supply Technician to support the Sterile Processing Service. The role focuses on reprocessing reusable medical devices for surgical suites and outpatient areas, with supervision for entry-level staff.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, and packing of instrument sets, plus operating room cart preparation and inventory support across SPS units.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience that demonstrates ability to perform the work or understanding of the work
• English language proficiency in spoken and written form
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and operating room processes

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical devices (RMD)
• Assemble basic instrument sets and trays for the medical center
• Prepare operating room case carts using surgery schedules
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor sterilization indicators
• Provide inventory and stock maintenance for SPS

Skills

Six months experience

English proficiency

Reading and writing KSAs

Education

High school + courses in health care

Equivalent experience/education

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' John Cochran VA Hospital in Saint Louis seeks a Medical Supply Technician to support the Sterile Processing Service. The role focuses on reprocessing reusable medical devices for surgical suites and outpatient areas, with supervision for entry-level staff.

Responsibilities include decontamination, sterilization, and packing of instrument sets, plus operating room cart preparation and inventory support across SPS units.