Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Allied Health Professional

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Removes gross contamination by soaking in appropriate Detergent Solutions, washing with a detergent blood solvent, scrubbing with a brush, rinsing in tap and then distilled water or washing in an ultrasonic unit and/or washer-sterilizer.
• Decontaminates all reusable supplies and equipment in a manner rendering all decontaminated items safe for handling.
• Disassembles Surgical Instruments avoiding damage or unnecessary wear. Uses seasoned judgment to ensure minimum potential for damage to equipment.
• Re-Usable Medical Devices (RMD): receiving, decontamination and/or high-level disinfection, preparation and sterilization of equipment to full readiness for its subsequent use.
• Removes items from washers and pass-through and determines type of tray or set to assemble based on recognition of key items and the operating room or clinic schedules.
• Examines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed; if items remain contaminated, they are sent back to decontamination for complete reprocessing.
• Assembles sets and trays by selecting appropriate tray, lining it with a towel, and arranging instruments in the tray in the correct manner.
• Visually examines items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting, and cracks.
• Operates medical equipment to determine whether it operates correctly after re-assembly. Sends malfunctioning or damaged equipment to repair or salvage unit.
• Examines all types of reusable supplies and equipment. Selects correct wrapping for the tray and wraps and labels tray.
• Monitors operation of sterilizer with prescribed tests. Determines appropriate method of sterilization and attaches chemical indicator tape to package.
• Aerates gas-sterilized items for correct period and completes proper documentation.

Work Schedule: 7am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, Occasional rotating weekends

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

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

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 0000000

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized