Sterile Processing Technician: Precision Instrument Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) at GS-6 level in Richmond, VA. The role involves decontamination, disassembly of reprocessable medical equipment, and selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods within a dynamic hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have one year of related experience or education and familiarity with sterilization equipment, universal precautions, and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Six months of experience or one year of health care related education with at least 6 semester hours.
• Education and experience may be combined.
• English proficiency as per VA policy.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VHA MST employees.
• GS-6 requires at least one year of experience at GS-5.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble RME and determine correct cleaning method (ultrasonic/mechanical/chemical).
• Inspect, assemble and determine correct sterilization method (steam, Sterrad, Steris).
• Package and prepare instruments for sterilization and handling.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Surgical instruments knowledge

Safety and universal precautions

Medical terminology

Education

One year above high school with health care related courses

Sterile processing certification preferred

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaners

Mechanical washers

Sterrad/Steris systems

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) at GS-6 level in Richmond, VA. The role involves decontamination, disassembly of reprocessable medical equipment, and selecting appropriate cleaning and sterilization methods within a dynamic hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have one year of related experience or education and familiarity with sterilization equipment, universal precautions, and medical terminology.