Sterile Processing Tech – RMD Decontamination

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Sterile Processing service to support decontamination, sterilization, and transportation of reusable medical devices.

You will disassemble, clean, inspect, and repackage instruments, operate sterilization equipment, and document daily checks while following universal precautions. Typical schedule is Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–12:00 am; federal benefits apply, and you will join a team ensuring patient safety

Qualifications

• Six months of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work.
• One year above high school with health care-related courses.
• Knowledge of KSAs for MST responsibilities.
• English proficiency as required by VA Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area.
• Disassembles RME and determines cleaning methods per instructions.
• Inspects, assembles and packages for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, etc.).
• Removes soil, body fluids and contaminants using PPE to prevent cross contamination.
• Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization.
• Assembles instrument sets and trays used in the medical center.
• Performs daily operational checks for sterilization equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:00am; competitive salary with regular increases.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Universal precautions

Medical terminology knowledge

English language proficiency

Education

One year above high school health care courses

Six months of healthcare-related experience

Tools

Sterilization equipment knowledge

PPE usage and safety procedures

Job description

The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in the Sterile Processing service to support decontamination, sterilization, and transportation of reusable medical devices.

You will disassemble, clean, inspect, and repackage instruments, operate sterilization equipment, and document daily checks while following universal precautions. Typical schedule is Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–12:00 am; federal benefits apply, and you will join a team ensuring patient safety