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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Fayetteville, AR $36K – $61K Apply by Sep 11, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This position receives and completes reprocessing of contaminated critical and semi-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in the decontamination area and performs quality assurance tasks for Sterile Processing Service.
What You'll Do
- →Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional 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- →Rotates, restocks outdated supplies, and maintains stock levels of surgical supplies and equipment for wards, clinics, and the operating room.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.
- →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 computer records of quality and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- →Follows all device specific Instructions for Use (IFU) and set forth Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when conducting assembly and sterilization procedures.
- →Assembles a wide variety of instrument trays and sets used for medical procedures including the operating room.
- →Checks for damaged or missing items and arranges for replacements, maintenance, or repair as needed.
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 evaluation.
- ✓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.
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