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Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-siteFayetteville, AR$36K – $61KApply by May 28, 2026Medical Supply Aide And TechnicianESTJESTPISFPISTPTrades
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The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This position receives and completes reprocessing of contaminated critical and semi-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in the decontamination area and performs quality assurance tasks for SPS.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of this position is to perform a range of duties required to decontaminate, clean, prepare, store, and distribute medical supplies and equipment used in all areas of the hospital.
- →Duties of the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) may include but are not limited to: Inventories, replenishes shortages from sterile supply, inspects for sterility integrity for instrument sets and expendable items.
- →Adheres to facility regulations regarding application and removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- →Rotates, restocks outdated supplies, and maintains stock levels of surgical supplies and equipment for wards, clinics, and the operating room.
- →Initiates requests for items based on the daily schedule of needs or individual requisitions.
- →Prepares individual surgical case carts with required instruments and surgical supplies for each scheduled and emergency operative procedure.
- →Trains new and/or lower graded employees at the request of supervision.
- →Receives a full range of reusable medical supplies, instruments and equipment from hospital wards, clinics, and operating rooms.
- →Decontaminates reusable items by determining the appropriate method for removing gross contamination by means of manual cleaning procedures.
- →Disassembles, decontaminates, and reassembles items as required.
- →Operates automated reprocessing equipment such as the ultrasonic cleaner and washer/disinfectors in accordance with the device Instructions for Use (IFU).
- →Conducts High-Level Disinfection (HLD) procedures by means of manual and automated processes while following the device(s) IFU's.
- →Examines items and instruments for damage, deterioration, or imperfection.
- →Maintains accurate written records of quality and preventative maintenance of such equipment.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7458de30-824c-4800-aadd-e05c35a43f4a
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