Sterile Processing Technician — Instrument Sets & Sterilization

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

VA Portland Health Care System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to perform sterile processing and related tasks in a clinical setting. This role supports operating room and clinic needs, ensuring sterility and safety in handling medical equipment.

The position requires meeting basic requirements including health care related coursework or experience, and may advance through GS-03 to GS-06 levels with demonstrated KSAs such as knowledge of universal precautions and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform MST work
• One year above high school with at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses
• Equivalent combination of experience and education is acceptable for entry level

Skills

Sterile processing

Medical terminology

Cross-contamination prevention

Safety procedures

Education

One year above high school with health care courses

Six months experience in MST/clinical setting

Job description

VA Portland Health Care System is seeking a Medical Supply Technician to perform sterile processing and related tasks in a clinical setting. This role supports operating room and clinic needs, ensuring sterility and safety in handling medical equipment.

The position requires meeting basic requirements including health care related coursework or experience, and may advance through GS-03 to GS-06 levels with demonstrated KSAs such as knowledge of universal precautions and medical terminology.