Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

• Focus: Decontamination, sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment (RME) and medical supply items

Description

The Medical Supply Technician provides sterilization, preparation, and supply support for the medical center by decontaminating and reprocessing reusable medical equipment (RME). The role includes decontamination, inspection, assembly, correct packaging, sterilization/high-level disinfection, and organizing items for distribution. You will also prepare operating room case carts daily using the surgery schedule and maintain proper stock rotation using FIFO.

Responsibilities

• Receive contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area

• Disassemble RME and select the correct cleaning method (e.g., ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers, chemical cleaning) per manufacturer instructions

• Remove soil and contaminants using wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing

• Inspect, prepare, assemble, and package instruments for sterilization methods such as steam, VPRO, and high-level disinfection

• Operate sterilization and pre-sterilization equipment

• Perform segments of decontamination, sterilization, inspection, and assembly of basic sets and trays

• Prepare, load, and operate sterilizers including steam, Steris VPRO, and high-level disinfecting

• Perform high level disinfection (e.g., Cidex OPA or equivalent) and document/validate chemical testing

• Prepare operating room case carts daily using the surgery schedule

• Organize reprocessed items on shelves and ensure FIFO stock rotation

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment documentation (including I-9); comply with drug testing if selected

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Ability to work in clinical environments with biohazards and hazardous chemicals/medications and meet physical demands (standing/walking all day; frequent bending and lifting; dexterity and visual acuity)

• Meet GS-03 to GS-06 qualification requirements via education and/or experience and demonstrate required KSAs (universal precautions, medical terminology, knowledge of sterilization/cleaning equipment, communication skills)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annually (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Parental leave after 12 months (up to 12 weeks paid)

• Childcare subsidy eligibility after 60 days for full-time employees meeting income criteria

• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Insurance: health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options (many programs can be carried into retirement)