Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Quick Facts

• Job: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 3:00pm–11:30pm

Description

Process contaminated reusable medical equipment (RMD) in the decontamination area by disassembling items, determining the correct cleaning/decontamination methods (manual and mechanical) based on manufacturer instructions, and then preparing items for sterilization. Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize RMD using appropriate sterilization methods and packaging, while documenting all actions and equipment checks in an instrument tracking system. Ensure sterility and patient safety by monitoring indicators, completing required tests (including water quality), and performing quality checks prior to release and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Use SOPs, competencies, and MIFUs across decontamination, disinfection, preparation/packaging, and sterilization
• Receive, sort, clean, assemble, package, sterilize, and deliver Critical, Semi-Critical, and Non-Critical RMD using an instrument tracking system
• Validate and test equipment daily/weekly and document results in the tracking system
• Monitor sterilization equipment using biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators; report discrepancies
• Perform daily water quality testing and document results
• Disassemble RMD for manual and mechanical cleaning using approved chemicals and techniques
• Inspect and test RMD for functionality and safety (conductivity, sharpness, articulation, borescope checks)
• Assemble and package instruments (wraps, peel pouches, containerization), including correct labeling and dating
• Load/unload sterilizers and scope disinfectors safely; sort items for correct sterilizer and cycle
• Ensure disinfected/sterilized items are properly packaged, labeled, and QA monitoring/documentation is completed
• Track load control numbers and register load contents; initiate recall in case of process failure
• Operate required sterilization and preparation equipment per SOPs/competencies
• Visually inspect packages prior to release for integrity and correct labeling; follow contaminated retrieval/delivery schedule
• Complete end-of-shift duties (FIFO restocking, work area organization/disinfection) and identify equipment/supply needs

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment documentation; provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)
• Urinalysis testing for illegal drug use (if assigned to a testing designated position)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Meet grade-based education/experience requirements (GS-3 to GS-6), including relevant sterile processing/healthcare course work or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)
• Parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months of employment
• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days for qualifying employees
• Federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options