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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - RME Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Beckley, WV $62K – $80K Apply by Jun 11, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ENTJESFJESTJISTJ OperationsTrades
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The Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Coordinator is competent as an Medical Supply Technician within SPS functions as a member subject matter expert of the SPS and provides support for all matters of concern relating to procedures for the decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), and/or sterilization of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices and equipment storage of items reprocessed at Beckley VA Medical Center (BVAMC) facility.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties Include: The RME Coordinator is responsible for researching all manufacturers IFUs of all the reusable RME of the facility to ensure compliance in reprocessing of RME.
- →Provides technical training to all MST's necessary for accomplishing the work of the organizational unit.
- →Checks in/out the loaner instruments from different vendors.
- →Reviews procedural schedules of departments throughout the facility to ensure needed instruments are available and ready for use in a timely manner.
- →Inspects, assembles, packages, high-level disinfects and sterilizes all instruments, instrument sets, and packs for use throughout the medical center.
- →Performs appropriate safe reprocessing for all RME by strictly adhering to the Quality Management Program(e.g., uses testers, bioburden checks and instrument integrity checks.
- →Operates all sterilization that pertains to sterilization processes such as Steam Sterilizers, Sterrad NX, heat sealers, and incubators.
- →Performs quality assurance activities including but not limited to monitoring biological and chemical indicators and integrators, Bowie Dick tests, time, and temperature logs, ensures appropriate RME checks are documented after sterilization or reprocessing.
- →Performs other quality assurance activities including verifying accuracy of labeling, contents, cleanliness, working order and sterilization parameters.
- →Evaluates gathered data and based upon findings, makes recommendations to improve effectiveness or processes.
- →Follows local SOP's which are written in accordance with the manufacturers written recommendations for reprocessing RME.
- →Consults SPS Supervisor(s) when clarification of written instructions is needed; reprocessing of RME is never based on vendors verbal instructions , as this not an adequate practice.
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour tours with rotational tours to meet patient care needs and rotational call weekdays, weekends, and Holidays.
- →Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
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