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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Biloxi, MS $35K – $63K Apply by Aug 14, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) receives and completes reprocessing of contaminated critical and semi-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in the decontamination area and performs quality assurance tasks for SPS.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The primary purpose of this position is to perform a range of duties required to decontaminate, clean, prepare, store, and distribute medical supplies and equipment used in all areas of the hospital.
- →Duties of the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) may include but are not limited to: Inventories, replenishes shortages from sterile supply, inspects for sterility integrity for instrument sets and expendable items.
- →Adheres to facility regulations regarding application and removal of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- →Rotates, restocks outdated supplies, and maintains stock levels of surgical supplies and equipment for wards, clinics, and the operating room.
- →Initiates requests for items based on the daily schedule of needs or individual requisitions.
- →Prepares individual surgical case carts with required instruments and surgical supplies for each scheduled and emergency operative procedure.
- →Trains new and/or lower graded employees at the request of supervision.
- →Receives a full range of reusable medical supplies, instruments and equipment from hospital wards, clinics, and operating rooms.
- →Decontaminates reusable items by determining the appropriate method for removing gross contamination by means of manual cleaning procedures.
- →Disassembles, decontaminates, and reassembles items as required.
- →Operates automated reprocessing equipment such as the ultrasonic cleaner and washer/disinfectors in accordance with the device Instructions for Use (IFU).
- →Conducts High-Level Disinfection (HLD) procedures by means of manual and automated processes while following the device(s) IFU's.
- →Examines items and instruments for damage, deterioration, or imperfection.
- →Maintains accurate written records of quality and preventative maintenance of such equipment.
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
Job ID: 68e6164b-575e-449d-ae1b-8d80401a1a5b
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