This position is in the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, in Loma Linda CA in the Sterile Processing Service. Sterile Processing Service is responsible for sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment (RME). This position is an advanced performance level position Medical Supply Technician (MST).The Advanced MST receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination.
The Advanced Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing). In this position, the incumbent will accurately reprocess critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment, which includes but is not limited to the decontamination, scope reprocessing, preparation, sterilization, supply items, and case cart assembly for the medical center.
The term "supply item" as used in this functional statement refers to disposable and reusable items for surgical procedures and or patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), reusable medical equipment (scopes, probes, etc.), surgical trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of Sterile Processing Service.
The incumbent receives guidance from Lead MST and works with little or no supervision. The result of these duties and responsibilities is to ensure the best possible Product is delivered, the right item, at the right time, in the right condition, and ready for use.
The Advanced MST will attend training on either one, or all, the procedures associated with the set-up, use, reprocessing, and maintenance of new equipment prior to its initial use that leads to his/her initial competency and, validation of that competency on a recurring basis. Assist Educator and Supervisors in training and seeing staff perform competencies, conducts weekly/monthly/quarterly quality assurance checks. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Oversees the work of lower-grade employees. Maintain certification by completing approved, annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) and annual in-service hours. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions.
Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, VPro, EtO, and high-level disinfecting reprocessors; may prepare operating room case carts utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.
Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RWE). Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes.
Performs and documents daily operational checks, records for all sterilization equipment, and performs quality assurance checks, Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical failures and makes necessary adjustments to complex decontamination and sterilization equipment, as well as interprets alarm conditions which may occur while operating the equipment.
Informs management and healthcare staff when cleaning and processing standard operating procedures (SOPs) or instruction for use have been changed or updated to assure the changes have been validated to meet all guidelines. Work Schedule: 10:00pm to 6:30am, 24hour on-call weekends Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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tonya.stewart@va.gov · 858-232-7825
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80608 – $104793/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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