Medical Supply Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs • Washington, DC

399d • $44,495 - $72,549

About The Position

This position works with input and oversight from the lead technician and from more experienced technicians. Collects and receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in the Decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization. Performs environmental maintenance duties, assists in maintaining inventory levels.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Medical Supply Technician, operating room or surgical technician, or other position that demonstrated knowledge of sterile processing in a clinical setting.
• Education that includes at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses.

Responsibilities

• Provides inventory support and physically maintains stock at secondary inventory locations for SPS.
• Provides sterilization, preparation, and decontamination support for the medical center.
• Properly disassembles supply items avoiding damage or unnecessary wear.
• Utilizes Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturer instructions during required troubleshooting.
• Uses seasoned judgment to ensure minimum potential for damage to equipment.
• Removes gross contamination, pre-sterilizes biological contamination and decontaminates all reusable supplies and equipment.
• Visually examines items for damage, deterioration, or imperfections such as rust, pitting and cracks.
• Operates medical equipment to determine whether it operates correctly after reassembly.
• Packages individual items or assembles items into sets or trays.
• Determines appropriate method of sterilization and attaches chemical indicator tape to package.
• Receives new supplies, checks deliveries for quality and quantity.
• Stores items in accordance with inventory system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees