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Medical Supply Technician ( Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
On-site Albany, NY $48K – $62K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESFJINFJISFJISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is located in the Sterile Processing Service, under Nursing Services at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. The incumbent will perform decontamination, inspection, preparation, packaging and sterilization services as well as supply items of semi-critical/critical reusable medical equipment for the medical center.
What You'll Do
- →The Albany VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician for the Sterile Processing Service.
- →The incumbent will perform decontamination, inspection, preparation, packaging and sterilization services as well as supply items of semi-critical/critical reusable medical equipment for the medical center.
- →Must be able to clean, assemble instrument sets, sterilize, HLD simple and complex RMD.
- →Reusable Medical Devices RMD: The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Device (RMD) as required by this position.
- →The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RMD appropriate to this position.
- →The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RMD appropriate to this position.
- →The incumbent handles contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD that may include, but is not limited to, transporting and/or receiving into the decontamination area.
- →Disassembles the semi-critical/critical RMD and based on manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) and any associated standard operating procedure determines the correct cleaning method, such as using the following to include but not limited to: ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.
- →Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing following the manufacturers' instruction for use and any associated SOP.
- →Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including but not limited to those used in various clinics, the endoscopy department and operating room.
- →Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of semi-critical and critical reusable medical equipment (RMD).
- →Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center.
- →Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes that includes any identified testing.
- →May be required to prepare operating room case carts.
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 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 612c5c9c-f927-4722-930f-5c405580b171
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