Sterile Processing Technician - Medical Supply Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix VA Health Care System seeks a dedicated Medical Supply Technician to join our Sterile Processing team. The role focuses on sterilization, preparation, and decontamination of essential medical supplies to support exceptional patient care.

The position adheres to VA qualification standards for GS-03 to GS-06 and requires compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital procedures to maintain a sterile environment across the medical center.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or equivalent education as described in the basic requirements.
• Two years of education above high school with the specified health care coursework.
• Combination of experience and education may qualify at entry level per the Grandfathering Provision.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize, decontaminate and prepare medical supplies.
• Assist Sterile Processing team to ensure readiness of instruments and equipment.
• Follow universal precautions and safety protocols at all times.

Skills

Universal precautions knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Sterilization equipment knowledge

Oral and written communication

Education

One year above high school with 6 health care related semester hours

Two years of education above high school with 12 semester hours in related courses

Job description

Phoenix VA Health Care System seeks a dedicated Medical Supply Technician to join our Sterile Processing team. The role focuses on sterilization, preparation, and decontamination of essential medical supplies to support exceptional patient care.

The position adheres to VA qualification standards for GS-03 to GS-06 and requires compliance with safety, infection control, and hospital procedures to maintain a sterile environment across the medical center.