Sterile Processing Tech: RME Cleaning & Sterilization

Veterans Health Administration; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Salem VA Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform decontamination, inspection, packaging and sterilization of reusable medical equipment. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to infection-control standards.

Work involves handling RME, operating cleaning/sterilization systems, and documentation. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 1:00pm - 9:45pm, with eligibility for federal benefits and 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination and processing reusable medical equipment.
• Ability to operate cleaning and sterilization equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Knowledge of infection-control practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination; determines cleaning method.
• Inspects, assembles and packages for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO).
• Performs daily equipment checks and maintains documentation for processes.
• Supports a 24/7 operation with possible schedule flexibility.

Skills

Sterile processing

RME reprocessing

Sterilization equipment

Tools

Steam sterilization

Sterrad

Steris

ETO

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Salem VA Medical Center, is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to perform decontamination, inspection, packaging and sterilization of reusable medical equipment. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to infection-control standards.

Work involves handling RME, operating cleaning/sterilization systems, and documentation. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 1:00pm - 9:45pm, with eligibility for federal benefits and 24/7