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Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 31 days ago
On-site Fargo, ND $36K – $67K Apply by Jun 18, 2026 Medical Supply Aide And Technician ESTJESTPISFPISTP Trades
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The Medical Supply Technician (MST), in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Department, The incumbent is a member of the SPS team that performs a wide area of duties, including various cleaning, decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and case carts for the Fargo, ND VAMC. The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) throughout all services at the facility.
What You'll Do
- →VA Careers - Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Medical Supply Technician (MST) will perform the following major duties but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the decontamination area.
- →Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method.
- →Adheres to quality control procedures throughout the decontamination and sterile preparation/processing areas.
- →Reprocesses and inventories medical devices used throughout the facility.
- →Assumes continuous training in support of the reprocessing for numerous services and activities.
- →Maintains a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.
- →Responsible for the collection and receipt of all used, soiled reusable critical and semi-critical RMD, utilizing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection control procedures to prevent cross-contamination of other equipment and personnel during the collection and transport of the soiled RMD.
- →Responsible for the proper disassembly of technical medical instrumentation and equipment.
- →Responsible for thorough inspection of instrumentation for cleanliness, damage, deterioration, or imperfections.
- →Responsible for the systematic manual and automated cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of instrumentation and equipment according to strict Manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFU).
- →Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance testing of the effectiveness of the equipment operation is completed and documented.
- →Operates a variety sterilization equipment, that include steam, and low level gas plasma.
- →Prepares the full range of trays and sets necessary for use in various areas of the medical center.
- →Responsible for determining the proper techniques for pick-up, transportation, cleaning and disinfecting of contaminated items per SOPs.
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 dentification 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
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