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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 57 days ago
On-site Big Spring, TX $38K – $69K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (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.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties outlined below are at the full performance level GS- Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing).
- →Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
- →Disassembles the RME and determines the appropriate cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers, and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as specified by the manufacturer's instructions.
- →Inspects, assembles, and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
- →Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
- →The incumbent must be proficient in spoken and written English.
- →The incumbent will follow the guidance set forth in the VHA Directive 1116 and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
- →The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of universal precautions, medical terminology, sterilization, and cleaning of reusable medical devices, as well as reprocessing equipment.
- →Review the manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) to ensure the correct methods and parameters are followed when cleaning, decontaminating, disinfecting, sterilizing, disassembling, and storing RMD.
- →Actively participates in training and educational activities, including acting as a preceptor to new employees and those employees who require re-orientation/remediation.
- →It is a resource for standard operating procedure (SOP) development by field testing and providing feedback on written protocols, SOPs, and/or other work instructions.
- →Provides feedback on written protocols, SOPs, and/or other work instructions.
- →Operates and instructs others in the operation of simple and complex SPS reprocessing equipment using written manufacturer's instructions for use and/or SOP.
- →Examine instruments visually for material imperfections such as rust, pitting, cracks, warping, and/or bending.
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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 854a312b-e346-4293-80b3-841778f1833e
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