Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Quick Facts

• Reprocess reusable medical devices (RMD) for surgical suites and outpatient areas
• Decontamination, sterilization, packaging, and instrument set/tray preparation
• Rotating shifts including on-call, days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Description

Reprocess a full range of reusable medical devices using accurate identification, labeling, and the correct reprocessing methods. Follow Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer instructions to decontaminate, inspect, assemble sets/trays, package, and sterilize instruments and equipment. Provide sterilization, preparation, and decontamination support for clinical services across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide inventory support and physically maintain stock at secondary SPS locations
• Disassemble supply items properly to avoid damage or unnecessary wear
• Remove gross contamination, pre-sterilize biological contamination, and decontaminate reusable supplies and equipment
• Visually examine items for damage, deterioration, and imperfections (e.g., rust, pitting, cracks)
• Operate medical equipment to confirm correct function after reassembly
• Package individual items or assemble items into sets or trays
• Determine the appropriate method of sterilization and attach chemical indicator tape
• Receive new supplies and check deliveries for quality and quantity
• Store items in accordance with the inventory system
• Use SOPs and manufacturer instructions during troubleshooting

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification)
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Meet qualifying experience or education requirements (sterile processing/health care related coursework or equivalent)
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to document processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days annual paid time offer per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for qualifying full-time employees
• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• Telework: not available; this is not a virtual position