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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site North Chicago, IL $70K – $91K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsTrades
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The Medical Supply Technician in Sterile Processing primary function is responsible for sterile processing and/or high-level disinfectants of critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment, maintaining quality assurance with all the machines, scopes and high-level disinfectors.
What You'll Do
- →Reusable Medical Device(RMD): The RMD Coordinator provides oversight in the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance and evaluation of critical and semi-critical medical devices within the RMD Program.
- →Reviews the acquisition of new equipment and advises using services of anticipated delivery dates.
- →Controls the release of any new equipment until verification of all SOPs have been developed and communicated to staff.
- →This includes coordination across services and/or disciplines which can influence the organizational mission, vision, values and strategic priorities for RMD.
- →Monitors, analyzes and provides consultation on infection control issues regarding RMD.
- →Participates in clinical rounds to assist in the verification of each service's SOPs for RMD.
- →Investigates the need for any manufacturer and model-specific SOP required for new RMD at the time of the acquisition request.
- →When new SOPs are required, obtains the necessary information from the manufacturer or vendor.
- →Develops SOPs to standardize equipment used in the medical center.
- →Educates hospital staff, including the executive level, on all new equipment to ensure compliance is met as it relates to RMD.
- →FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Orders reprocessing-related supplies and RMD for SPS, contacts vendors to obtain quotes, and researches products and supplies.
- →Initiates tracking reports and data analysis for SPS.
- →Works with Logistics regarding safety notifications/recalls and other related issues.
- →Coordinates with SPS Management, Logistics, Reusable Medical Equipment (RMD) RN Coordinator, RMD Educator and Trainer, Quality Assurance for all new purchased and leased instrumentation.
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.
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Job ID: 8156ac38-1896-4030-9384-415c092fe132
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