Sterile Processing Technician: RMD Sterilization Expert

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

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Support Technician to manage decontamination, preparation, sterilization and disinfection of reusable medical devices in accordance with SOPs. Applicants must meet basic U.S. citizenship requirements and may be selected pending certification/licensure.

The role requires knowledge of sterility, medical terminology, and the ability to read procedures. Physical requirements include lifting and moving heavy equipment in a health care setting.

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.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, prepare, sterilize and disinfect reusable medical devices according to SOPs.
• Maintain proficiency in RMD handling and adhere to safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Surgical instruments knowledge

Universal precautions

Medical terminology

Sterility principles

Read and interpret procedures

Education

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

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Support Technician to manage decontamination, preparation, sterilization and disinfection of reusable medical devices in accordance with SOPs. Applicants must meet basic U.S. citizenship requirements and may be selected pending certification/licensure.

The role requires knowledge of sterility, medical terminology, and the ability to read procedures. Physical requirements include lifting and moving heavy equipment in a health care setting.