The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position is located at the John Cochran Division, VA St. Louis Health Care System, St. Louis, MO.
The incumbent will process a full range of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) from simple surgical grade stainless steel to extremely complex devices that require knowledge of its identification, labeling, use, function, troubleshooting, testing, maintenance, and selection of accurate reprocessing methods (titanium, robotics, microsurgical, etc).
The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will be responsible for reprocessing of RMD in support of all clinical services provided within the two divisions, both in the surgical suites and outpatient areas. Care and attention to detail are critical. The MST must demonstrate a knowledge of surgical instruments used in the operating room and procedural settings. The incumbent must have a basic understanding of event related packaging as it relates to sterility.
The MST must possess knowledge and understanding of sterilization and cleaning equipment. Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to document in various situations. The incumbent must demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to assemble general and specialty instrument sets. The MST must possess knowledge of the equipment and process all steps in the process of decontamination and sterilization of RME.
Each MST must be familiar with all of the duties performed in SPS, as well as standard operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: 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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Rotating Tours to include on-call, days, nights, weekends and holidays (shift availability is based on the needs of the Health Care system). Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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. 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/.
ashley.wilson12@va.gov · (843) 301-5327
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45164 – $82198/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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