Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Veterans Health Administration

Salt Lake City, UT • 1h ago • On-site

Intern

On-site

43,017 - 78,289 USD/yr

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Quick Facts

  • Monday–Friday schedule: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
  • Role: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
  • Focus: Reprocessing critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices

Description

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) independently reprocesses reusable medical devices by performing decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization/HLD, storage, and distribution within validated competencies. Work is completed using manufacturer IFUs (MIFU), approved SOPs and competency tools (CATs), and the facility instrument tracking system with required quality documentation and daily equipment/process checks. The position supports safe workflows with defined escalation and stop/resume criteria for nonconformities.

Responsibilities

  • Follow PPE, contamination-control, and safety practices
  • Decontaminate, disassemble (as required), clean, and determine authorized cleaning methods and chemistry
  • Inspect function/condition, recognize damage/nonconformities, and stop/escalate when required
  • Assemble instrument sets, select authorized packaging/protection, and identify sterilization/HLD methods from current instructions
  • Operate sterilization/HLD equipment and verify/document required process controls and release criteria
  • Perform daily operational checks/tests for sterilization and reprocessing equipment; remove equipment from service if acceptance criteria are not met
  • Maintain sterility, FIFO, package-integrity, and storage/distribution controls; support point-of-use readiness
  • Document events and quality records accurately and contemporaneously
  • Provide technical assistance to developmental MSTs as permitted within competency

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Pass background/security investigation; complete onboarding and required pre-employment steps
  • Selective Service registration (if applicable); seasonal influenza vaccination required for VA HCP
  • Entry qualification: 6 months relevant experience OR 1 year above high school with at least 6 semester hours in health care–related coursework OR an equivalent combination
  • Grade-dependent KSAs: universal precautions knowledge, basic medical terminology, and basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment; higher grades require additional education/experience and deeper knowledge

Benefits

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