Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Care & Sterilization

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas is recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). This is an entry to full-performance MST position with a structured grade progression from GS-3 through GS-6 and supervision guidance for newcomers.

Applicants may be referred if they meet basic requirements, with grandfathering provisions for current VHA employees. The role emphasizes sterile processing, instrument handling, and adherence to universal precautions in a

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or education acceptable for entry level MST.
• Two years of education above high school with 12 semester hours in related courses for GS-4; related coursework may substitute for experience.
• GS-5 requires one year of experience or four academic years above high school with related coursework.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical instruments knowledge

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare courses (sterile processing, nursing assistant, etc.)

Job description

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas is recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). This is an entry to full-performance MST position with a structured grade progression from GS-3 through GS-6 and supervision guidance for newcomers.

Applicants may be referred if they meet basic requirements, with grandfathering provisions for current VHA employees. The role emphasizes sterile processing, instrument handling, and adherence to universal precautions in a