The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) RMD Coordinator supports the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) at VA Montana by performing all aspects of reprocessing critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices, including decontamination, preparation, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and distribution. The incumbent also supports the program oversight and advanced technical duties for Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) across SPS and all end-user services.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include, but are not limited to: Independently select and perform the proper sequence of steps across decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution work areas, considering item condition, contamination type, workflow needs, and IFUs.
Perform all phases of decontamination, including wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and operating ultrasonic cleaners, enzymatic systems, washer disinfectors, and other processing equipment. Assemble, inspect, and prepare instruments, trays, and sets with full accuracy, organizing items by size, weight, and delicacy to ensure effective sterilant penetration and safe clinical use.
Prepare, load, operate, and monitor all sterilization systems (Steam, V-Pro hydrogen peroxide, and highlevel disinfection systems) and complete all required documentation with full compliance. Conduct sterilization inspection, verify chemical and biological indicators, and complete work segments involving assembly, decontamination, sterilization, and reusable medical device (RMD) processing.
Transport sterile and contaminated RMDs throughout the facility in accordance with transport regulations, workflow priorities, and infection prevention requirements. Unload sterilizer carts and route items based on workload, urgency, and procedural needs, ensuring efficient and accurate distribution Apply FIFO and other inventory control principles when restocking.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment, identify equipment or workflow concerns, and promptly report issues requiring repair or administrative attention. Manage assigned work independently and support workflow continuity across all SPS functional areas. Work professionally as a functional, collaborative team member with SPS leadership and fellow MSTs, contributing to efficient, safe, and customer-focused departmental operations.
Assist with the orientation and basic instructional support of new MSTs as appropriate, demonstrating correct procedures, reinforcing SOPs, and modeling professional conduct. Provide reliable communication, constructive teamwork, and support for process improvement initiatives. Complete all assigned monthly and annual education, competency, and regulatory training requirements. Demonstrate consistent adherence to safety, infection control, and quality assurance standards.
Provide oversight in the development, implementation, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of critical, semi-critical, and non-critical RMD used throughout the medical center, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Interpret and apply sterile processing and infection prevention regulations, national guidelines, IFUs, and facility SOPs to ensure standardization, safety, and effective clinical outcomes.
Monitor, analyze, and provide consultation on infection prevention concerns related to RMD; collaborate with Infection Prevention, SPS leadership, and clinical services to resolve issues.
Participate in clinical rounds and tracers to verify that service level RMD processes are current, validated, properly implemented, and consistently followed, while conducting program audits, process reviews, and traceability checks to analyze trends and develop corrective action recommendations. Serve as subject matter expert in all aspects of RMD processes and provide guidance to coworkers and end users as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and compliant environmental monitoring logs and ensure readiness for regulatory and accreditation reviews. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. 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 #: 436-57749A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $66814 – $86960/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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