Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Sterile Processing Technician Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The Sterile Processing Technician in SPS interprets and follows the policies and procedures of the SPS including Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) inventory management areas to perform his/her daily functions within the established guidelines and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• The incumbent is required to have a broad knowledge and skills in applying various sterilization modalities, high level disinfection, preparation, and decontamination techniques.
• The incumbent must also have a working knowledge of microbiology, quality control, and distinguishing between various reusable medical devices.
• The individual is accountable to maintain SPS standards for the practice of all services that contributes to the fulfillment to the mission. The position may require travel to any reprocessing location when necessary.
• Is subject to work rotating tours, weekends, holidays, and on-call, based on patient care needs.
• Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD) in the decontamination area and may receive non-critical equipment as well.
• Disassembles the RMD and determines manual and mechanical cleaning as determined by Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
• Inspects, assembles according to the instrument count sheets and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization or high-level disinfection, as determined by Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/manufacturer instructions for use (IFU).
• Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and equipment.
• Receives items and correctly organizes them on shelves, ensuring that rotation of stock using First In- First Out (FIFO) method. Transport RMD as necessary.
• Certification in Sterile Processing and Endoscope reprocessing preferred.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Call/Holidays/Weekends)

Telework: Not Authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 00000

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs