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Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Dallas, TX $42K – $76K Apply by Sep 10, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The incumbent serves as a Medical Supply Technician (MST), Sterile Processing Service (SPS) for Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VISN 17, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) under the Associate Director for Patient Care Services. SPS provides support to the Medical Center, Bonham, Ft Worth Outpatient Clinic (FWOPC), Garland, and Tyler Outpatient Clinic.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the decontamination area.
- →Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, cart washers, and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions for use (IFUs).
- →Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessor.
- →Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
- →Advanced skills from next lower grade level should include Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by wiping soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
- →Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles sets and trays used throughout the Medical Center including those used in the Operating Room (OR).
- →Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers and scope reprocessor.
- →Prepares OR case carts daily using surgery schedule In this position, the employee will provide decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution support of critical and semi-critical RMD for the Medical Center.
- →The term RMD as used in this functional statement refers to reusable items for patient care including basic instrumentation, equipment, instrument trays/sets, and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the decontamination and preparation areas of the SPS.
- →The MST will have extensive knowledge of the processes for RMD as required by this position.
- →The MST will be required to learn and maintain current knowledge of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and sterilization of RMD appropriate to this position.
- →The MST will demonstrate their ability to follow the directions of a written procedure in the processing of RME appropriate to this position.
- →Complete training coursework and VA SPS certification as required for an MST position in the VA.
- →Maintain certification by completing approved, annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) and annual in-service hours.
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
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