Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

• Service: Sterile Processing Service

• Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:30pm (schedule may change to meet facility needs)

Description

You will support sterile processing operations by evaluating decontamination and sterilization workflows, disassembling and cleaning reusable medical equipment, and selecting correct sterilization and packaging methods (e.g., steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors). The role includes daily operational checks with documentation, correct organization and First In-First Out (FIFO) rotation of inventory, and distinguishing items reprocessed locally versus sent for reprocessing/sterilization. You may travel to other Sterile Processing Service campus locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in evaluating decontamination, high-level disinfection/sterilization, and pre-cleaning processes

• Travel to any Sterile Processing Service Boston campuses when necessary

• Disassemble reusable medical equipment and determine cleaning methods per manufacturer instructions

• Inspect, assemble, and determine sterilization method and packaging

• Perform and document daily operational checks and records for equipment/processes

• Receive items, organize them on shelves, and maintain FIFO rotation

• Follow procedures for items reprocessed locally (on unit) vs. sent for reprocessing/sterilization

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Selected applicants subject to urinalysis testing prior to appointment

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Complete online onboarding and required documents (including I-9)

• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Meet experience and/or education qualifications for GS-03 to GS-06 based on the posting

• Demonstrate KSAs such as universal precautions knowledge, medical terminology familiarity, and knowledge of sterilization/cleaning equipment (grade-dependent)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases; possible higher step based on qualifications

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

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

• Childcare subsidy: eligible full-time employees may receive up to 25% of eligible childcare costs

• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions

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