Sterile Processing Technician: Critical Medical Devices

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to handle contaminated RMD in decontamination, disassemble and determine cleaning methods, and support sterilization and distribution for the medical center.

The role requires knowledge of sterile processing, SOPs, and medical terminology with strong safety practices. Responsibilities include daily equipment checks, proper packaging for sterilization, and maintaining standards for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology to assemble instrument sets.
• Understanding of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Sterilizing - preparing - supply items and reusable medical equipment.
• Receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the decontamination area.
• Disassembling RMD and determining correct cleaning method (e.g., ultrasonic cleaners, washers).
• Inspecting, assembling and determining packaging for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, Steris).
• Performing and documenting daily operational checks and records.
• Maintaining current knowledge of SOPs for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.

Skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterile processing knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

Two years of education above high school (12 semester hours related)

One year above high school with 12 semester hours related to occupation

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Cleaning equipment

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Orleans seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to handle contaminated RMD in decontamination, disassemble and determine cleaning methods, and support sterilization and distribution for the medical center.

The role requires knowledge of sterile processing, SOPs, and medical terminology with strong safety practices. Responsibilities include daily equipment checks, proper packaging for sterilization, and maintaining standards for