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Medical Supply Technician - Sterile Processing
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Saint Louis, MO $45K – $82K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position is located at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO. The incumbent will process a full range of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) from simple surgical grade stainless steel to extremely complex devices that require knowledge of its identification, labeling, use, function, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and selection of accurate reprocessing methods (titanium, robotics, microsurgical, etc).
What You'll Do
- →The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will be responsible for reprocessing of RMD in support of all clinical services provided within the two divisions, both in the surgical suites and outpatient areas.
- →Care and attention to detail are critical.
- →The MST must demonstrate a knowledge of surgical instruments used in the operating room and procedural settings.
- →The incumbent must have a basic understanding of event related packaging as it relates to sterility.
- →The MST must possess knowledge and understanding of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
- →Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to document in various situations.
- →The incumbent must demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble general and specialty instrument sets.
- →The MST must possess knowledge of the equipment and process all steps in the process of decontamination and sterilization of RME.
- →Each MST must be familiar with all of the duties performed in SPS, as well as standard operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines.
- →Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Provides inventory support and physically maintains stock at secondary inventory locations for SPS.
- →Provides sterilization, preparation, and decontamination support for the medical center.
- →Properly disassembles supply items avoiding damage or unnecessary wear.
- →Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer instructions during required troubleshooting.- Uses seasoned judgment to ensure minimum potential for damage to equipment.
- →Removes gross contamination, pre-sterilizes biological contamination and decontaminates all reusable supplies and 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: b1437596-e724-422d-8c16-af000dd90829
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