Sterile Processing Technician: Critical Equipment Care

Veterans Health Administration; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to inspect, prepare, assemble and determine the correct method and packaging for sterilization of contaminated reusable medical equipment (RME). This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT covers GS-3 through GS-6, with requirements on experience, education, and English proficiency.

The role emphasizes sterile processing knowledge, universal precautions, and clear written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Experience or education as MST or related clinical role.
• Knowledge of sterile processing and operating room sets.
• Ability to read and follow sterilization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, prepare, and assemble reusable medical equipment for sterilization.
• Determine correct sterilization method and packaging for RME.
• Work in a decontamination and sterile processing environment.

Skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization equipment operation

Oral and written communication

Education

Six months experience as MST or related clinical role

Two years of education above high school with 12 semester hours in related courses

Military/Armed Forces course substitution allowed

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to inspect, prepare, assemble and determine the correct method and packaging for sterilization of contaminated reusable medical equipment (RME). This OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT covers GS-3 through GS-6, with requirements on experience, education, and English proficiency.

The role emphasizes sterile processing knowledge, universal precautions, and clear written and verbal communication.