Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

• Focus: Sterilization, decontamination, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment (RME)

• Schedule: 2nd shift (3pm–11:30pm) or 3rd shift (11pm–7:30am) with holiday and weekend rotation

Description

You will support a medical center’s sterile processing workflow by receiving contaminated RME, disassembling it, selecting appropriate cleaning methods, and ensuring proper sterilization, packaging, and inspection. The role includes operating sterilization equipment, preparing operating room case carts using the surgery schedule, and documenting daily operational checks for sterilization systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive contaminated critical/semi-critical RME (and may receive noncritical equipment) for decontamination

• Disassemble RME and select cleaning methods (e.g., ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical/cart washers, chemical cleaning/decontamination agents) per manufacturer instructions

• Inspect, assemble, and determine sterilization method and packaging (e.g., steam, Sterrad, Steris, high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors)

• Perform and document daily operational checks and maintain sterilization equipment records

• Prepare operating room case carts daily using the surgery schedule

• Remove soil/blood/tissue/body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing

• Inspect packages for indications of proper sterilization; assemble basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center, including in the operating room

• Operate sterilization-related equipment used in the sterilization process

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation; pass pre-employment physical

• Complete onboarding and required pre-employment steps; comply with seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• For designated testing positions: complete required urinalysis drug screening

• Male applicants must meet Selective Service registration requirements

• Meet education/experience qualifications (6 months relevant experience OR 1 year above high school with qualifying health-care coursework OR an equivalent combination) and meet the specific GS grade requirements for the level applied for (transcripts required where noted)

• Physical ability to walk, bend, stand, and carry instrument sets up to 25 lbs

Benefits

• Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)

• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy: after 60 days of employment, may be eligible for subsidy up to 25% of eligible costs (based on income/eligibility)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• Telework not authorized; position is not virtual