Sterile Processing Technician: Surgical Instrument Sets Expert

RowanEDC Partnership; Salisbury, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs, Salisbury VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing to perform decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical equipment across the facility and affiliated centers in Salisbury, NC.

The role requires assembling complex instrument sets, conducting sterilization processes, and maintaining detailed tray documentation, while aligning with regulatory guidelines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required to apply (federal standard).
• Successful completion of online assessment and background/security checks.
• Mandatory pre-employment requirements as outlined by VA.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile preparation through inspection, assembly, packaging, and terminal sterilization of trays, sets, and packs.
• Assemble and label trays and sets; manage inventory based on schedules.
• Test instruments for functionality and select sterilization methods.
• Conduct daily biological monitoring of sterilizers and document results.
• Lead peer training and provide instruction on equipment care and maintenance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Reading Comprehension

Self-Management

Stress Tolerance

Attention to Detail

Tools

Ultrasonic equipment

Sterilizers monitoring systems

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs, Salisbury VA Medical Center, seeks a Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing to perform decontamination, sterilization, and inspection of reusable medical equipment across the facility and affiliated centers in Salisbury, NC.

The role requires assembling complex instrument sets, conducting sterilization processes, and maintaining detailed tray documentation, while aligning with regulatory guidelines and quality standards.