Sterile Processing Technician – Instrument Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to join the Sterile Processing Service. The incumbent performs decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and equipment readiness for patient care across departments.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship and either education or experience in healthcare-related sterile processing; English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.
• Knowledge of sterility principles in regards to instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufacturer instructions.
• Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterility principles

Reading instructions

Education

One year of college health care courses

Job description

The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeks a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to join the Sterile Processing Service. The incumbent performs decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and equipment readiness for patient care across departments.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship and either education or experience in healthcare-related sterile processing; English proficiency is required.