Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Medical Supply Technician

The Medical Supply Technician (SPS) is responsible for the collection of all used/soiled, semi-critical and critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RMD) throughout the medical center. The incumbent utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection prevention procedures to prevent cross-contamination of other equipment and personnel during the collection and transport of the soiled RMD. The MST is responsible for the systematic manual cleaning and disinfection of semi-critical and critical clinical equipment according to selected methods and strict manufacturer instructions.

Major duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Following all safety and infection prevention rules, regulations and requirements within the decontamination and sterile preparation area.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of aseptic techniques and understands how to implement procedures to prevent the spread of infection per VHA Infection Prevention guidelines.
• Independently performs cleaning and disinfection procedures within scope of their position.
• Disassembles and determines correct cleaning methods as determined by manufacturer instructions.
• Advanced knowledge of facility approved cleaning/disinfectant solution, and procedures.
• Vast knowledge of sterilization and decontamination techniques.
• Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization, such as, but not limited to steam, low-temperature sterilization, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocesses.
• Prepares, loads, and operates sterilizers, such as steam or low temperature (hydrogen peroxide) and high-level disinfecting endoscope re-processor.
• Processes, assembles and performs all phases of sterilization for intricate surgical trays and microsurgery instruments for the operating room (trays contain large numbers of unique, non-interchangeable, specialized surgical instruments of similar appearance, with minor variations in size, conformation, and nomenclature, but with major variation in application. - Preparation of Ambulatory Surgery Unit case carts using the daily surgery schedule.
• Maintains a higher-level of functional awareness of facility policies and procedures; often providing guidance to entry or developmental staff.
• Research and applies the JCAHO, OSHA and FDA standards as they pertain to sterile processing and the distribution of medical supplies.
• Pick-up and deliver RMD throughout the facility.
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Work Schedule: Compressed tour 7:30am-6:00pm rotating days off (will be further discussed during interview process)

Bargaining Unit: Eligible

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 / MST (SPS)