This position serves as a Medical Supply Technician (MST) with the Oscar G. Johnson, VAMC (OGJVAMC), Sterile Processing Service (SPS). The position, the incumbent will provide decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, preparation, sterilization, transport and storage of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) to support the medical center in accordance with VHA Directives, department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Manufacturer's Instructions For Use (MIFU).
Major Duties: Receives contaminated critical (ex. surgical instruments), semi-critical (ex. endoscopes), and noncritical (ex. infusion pumps) RMD. Properly identifies and disassembles RMD and determines correct cleaning method(s) for each device, such as but not limited to manual washing, ultrasonic cleaning, cart washing, chemical cleaning, and mechanical washer/disinfector. Conducts quality assurance and verification testing of cleaning and disinfecting processes.
Inspects, assembles, and performs functionality testing of all RMD in preparation area. Determines the correct method of packaging (container, wrap, peel pack) and properly packages all RMD. Follows SOPs and MIFU to properly sterilize or high-level disinfect RMD through steam sterilization, low-temperature chemical sterilization, and automatic endoscope reprocessor use. Utilizes instrument tracking system to document all reprocessing activities.
Performs and documents daily operational checks, validation processes, verification testing and records for all sterilization equipment and processes. Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of reprocessing areas and RMD storage areas. Transports RMD from soiled utility rooms throughout facility to SPS and from SPS to RMD storage areas in accordance with department SOP. Successfully completes and maintains competency in all department processes.
Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06637F, 06636F, 06635F, 06634F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
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.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
John.Newingham@va.gov · 906-774-3300 X32284
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $36464 – $63035/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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