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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 64 days ago
On-site Richmond, VA $66K – $85K Apply by Jul 24, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP TradesTransportation
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The Medical Supply Technician 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. This is the full performance level for the occupation.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: The Sterile Processing Technician in SPS interprets and follows the policies and procedures of the SPS including Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) inventory management areas to perform his/her daily functions within the established guidelines and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
- →The incumbent is required to have a broad knowledge and skills in applying various sterilization modalities, high level disinfection, preparation, and decontamination techniques.
- →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 to the mission.
- →The position may require travel to any reprocessing location when necessary.
- →Is subject to work rotating tours, weekends, holidays, and on-call, based on patient care needs.
- →Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD) in the decontamination area and may receive non-critical equipment as well.
- →Disassembles the RMD and determines manual and mechanical cleaning as determined by Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
- →Inspects, assembles according to the instrument count sheets and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization or high-level disinfection, as determined by Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
- →Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.
- →Receives items and correctly organizes them on shelves, ensuring that rotation of stock using First In- First Out (FIFO) method.
- →Transport RMD as necessary.
- →Certification in Sterile Processing and Endoscope reprocessing preferred.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Call/Holidays/Weekends) Telework: Not Authorized 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: 7c236415-24b6-4b1f-afb9-d556ec3e9602
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