Sterile Processing Technician: Decontam & Instrument Prep

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Supply Technician to support sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment for the medical center. Duties include decontamination, assembly of instrument sets, and operating basic sterilization equipment under supervision.

GS-level qualifications range from GS-03 to GS-06 based on experience and education. Preference for candidates with healthcare-related coursework and previous sterile processing exposure.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterilization knowledge

Written and oral communication

Education

One year above high school with health care courses

Two years above high school with related courses

Bachelor's degree related field

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Medical Supply Technician to support sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment for the medical center. Duties include decontamination, assembly of instrument sets, and operating basic sterilization equipment under supervision.

GS-level qualifications range from GS-03 to GS-06 based on experience and education. Preference for candidates with healthcare-related coursework and previous sterile processing exposure.