Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Job Title

Duties

Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices in the decontamination area and determines the correct cleaning method for the items received.

Operates equipment such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners/disinfection agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.

Inspection, assembly and processing of instrumentation based upon the correct method and packaging for sterilization/ high level disinfection.

Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.

Delivery of equipment and supplies to all areas of the facility.

Responding to emergency supply requests during surgical procedures

Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage and wear and tear

Unpacking, checking and stocking of new equipment, instrumentation, and devices.

Monitoring of expendables stock levels and restocking as needed based upon current workload.

Cleaning of work area as needed based upon current workload.

Work Schedule: Multiple Shifts Available; 12:00pm - 8:30pm OR 3:00pm - 11:30pm

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

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

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 #: 93290-0

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized