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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Richmond, VA $66K – $85K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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This is a Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) that will be used to fill a full-time vacant Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) position within the Sterile Processing service. Resumes will be referred to the hiring manager once the vacancy closes on Friday, September 18th. You will receive an email notification when your resume has been referred to the hiring manager, if applicable.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Supply Technician (MST) for Sterile Processing Service (SPS), Central Virginia VA Health Care System, is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, correct assembly, proper sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical devices (RMD) throughout the facility.
- →Duties include but not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD) in the decontamination area.
- →Disassembles RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as (but not limited to) ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, cart washers and chemical cleaning and decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.
- →In preparation area the incumbent inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, to include but not limited to the following: steam, low temperature sterilization, and high-level disinfection.
- →Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.
- →Processes critical and semi-critical RMD according to manufacturer's instructions, standard operating procedures, and directions from the Office of Sterile Processing.
- →Receives items and correctly organizes them on shelves, ensuring that rotation of stock using First In - First Out (FIFO) method.
- →Transports RMD as necessary throughout the facility.
- →The incumbent must also have a working knowledge of microbiology, quality control, and distinguishing between various reusable medical devices.
- →The individual is accountable to maintain SPS standards for the practice of all services that contributes to the fulfillment of the mission.
- →Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
- →Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
- →Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
- →Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the 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 evaluation.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 0ddbf95b-9bf3-4941-89f0-bbffe1414c7a
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