Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Veterans Health Administration • Daytona Beach, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing), GS-06, at the Lake Nona VA Healthcare System performs decontamination, cleaning, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment (RME). The technician follows standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions to ensure safe, sterile items are available for patient care. The position is full performance level GS-06, and the vacancy is being filled at GS-06.

The work takes place in decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply, and other services and departments throughout the medical facility or campus. The employee may work in hot, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted areas and may face risks of falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, and other material-handling injuries. The job requires standing and walking throughout the workday and frequent bending and lifting packages weighing occasionally up to 25 pounds.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. A one- or two-year trial period is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Six months of experience demonstrating ability to perform the work or understanding of the work; or one year of education above high school including at least six semester hours in health-care-related courses; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• For GS-06, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including relevant work such as decontaminating and inspecting RME, assembling sets and trays, operating sterilization equipment, or preparing operating-room case carts.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and prevention of cross-contamination.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions, and procedures.
• Knowledge of sterility principles for instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and required background/security investigation.
• Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusing testing results in denial of employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must complete the required application materials and serve a one- or two-year trial period, subject to written certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by HSPA or CRMST.
• Experience with major trays, orthopedic and podiatry instruments, da Vinci systems, GI scopes, or ION.

Responsibilities

• Receive, disassemble, clean, and decontaminate contaminated reusable medical equipment using approved methods, including ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, and chemicals.
• Inspect, assemble, and package instruments and trays for sterilization or high-level disinfection.
• Prepare and operate sterilization and reprocessing equipment, including steam sterilizers, Sterrad systems, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• Perform and document daily operational checks for sterilization equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and manufacturer instructions for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.
• Apply knowledge of surgical instruments, universal precautions, medical terminology, sterility principles, and written procedures.
• Work with the Sterile Processing team to support safe and efficient workflow in decontamination and preparation areas.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed