Sterile Processing Technician – Decontam and Sterilize

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) at the Lake Baldwin Orlando VA Healthcare System with duties spanning decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment.

This full-time role requires adherence to SOPs and safety standards to ensure safe patient care across facilities in Orlando and Viera, FL.

Qualifications

• Experience with decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Understanding of surgical instrument handling and sterility principles.
• Ability to follow SOPs and manufacturer instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, and decontaminate contaminated reusable medical equipment (RME) using approved cleaning methods.
• Inspect, assemble, package, and prepare instruments and trays for sterilization (steam, Sterrad, HL disinfecting scope reprocessors).
• Perform and document daily operational checks for sterilization equipment.
• Follow SOPs and manufacturer instructions to ensure proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of all items.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Infection control

Sterile instrument handling

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) at the Lake Baldwin Orlando VA Healthcare System with duties spanning decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment.

This full-time role requires adherence to SOPs and safety standards to ensure safe patient care across facilities in Orlando and Viera, FL.