This position is located at VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Devices. The incumbent will be required to utilize the Standard Operating Procedures which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and sterilization of RMD appropriate to this position following standards and procedures.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties but are not limited to: Provide cleaning, decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization or high-level disinfection and distribution of reusable medical devices (RMD) throughout the medical center. Remove soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids, and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
Assembles sets, trays and peel packs used throughout the medical center, including those used in the operating room (OR). Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, proper packaging, and signs of unsterile product. MSTs receives guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex tasks and require direct supervision on new assignments.
Advanced skills from next lower grade level should include case cart preparation, based in the daily surgery schedule. Operation of reprocessing equipment, to include sterilizers such as steam and low-temperature hydrogen peroxide based. Performs high level disinfection by manual cleaning and using automated endoscope reprocessors. Documentation of testing procedures and legal data logs.
The incumbent will be required to utilize the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and sterilization of RMD appropriate to this position. Utilizes the department's electronic instrument tracking software to document the reprocessing of RMD. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts, weekends, , Holidays, and Outpatient Clinics (OPC) coverages.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (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 Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:61936F 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/.
Mireya.Rodriguez-Perez@va.gov · 787-641-7582
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $32435 – $59031/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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