The Medical Supply Technician (MST) is assigned to Sterile Processing Service (SPS) and provides support for all matters of concern relating to procedures for the decontamination, high-level disinfection (HLD), and/or sterilization of critical and semi-critical reusable medical instruments and equipment and storage of items reprocessed at James H Quillen Medical Center (JHQMC) facility with management of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) and single use (disposable) medical devices.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Decontamination and Processing - Collects, receives, inspects, decontaminates, high-level disinfects and performs terminal sterilization of soiled supplies, instruments, equipment, and apparatus to include complex diagnostic equipment and medical apparatus. - Completely and thoroughly dissembles and positions all parts of RMD to ensure the removal of bioburden, proper cleaning, and disinfection prior to sterilization.
- Performs leak tests on endoscopes to ensure that the watertight integrity of the scope is intact before initiating the cleaning and high-level disinfection process or terminal sterilization. - Performs appropriate and safe reprocessing for all RMD by strictly adhering to the Quality Management Program requirements. - Operates decontamination equipment such as washer decontaminators, sonic washers, irrigators, automatic cart wash and tube dryers.
Preparation and Sterilization - Inspects, assembles, packages, high-level disinfects and sterilizes all instruments, instrument sets, and packs for use throughout the medical center. - Performs appropriate and safe reprocessing for all RMD by strictly adhering to the Quality Management Program (e.g., uses testers, bioburden checks and instrument integrity checks).
- Follows all manufacturers' instructions on packaging and sterilization of RMD using department SOPs based on manufacturer guidelines. - Operates all sterilization that pertains to sterilization processes such as Steam Sterilizers, Sterrad, Sterrad NX, heat sealers, and incubators. - Interprets mechanical printouts and biological indicators to validate that sterilization of RMD is within acceptable parameters.
Quality Assurance Support and Reports - Performs quality assurance activities including but not limited to monitoring biological and chemical indicators and integrators, Bowie Dick tests, time, and temperature logs, and ensures appropriate RMD checks are documented after sterilization or reprocessing. - Performs other quality assurance activities including verifying accuracy of labeling, contents, cleanliness, working order and sterilization parameters.
- Evaluates gathered data and based upon findings, makes recommendations to improve effectiveness or processes. - Follows local SOPs which are written in accordance with the manufacturers' written recommendations for reprocessing RMD. - Consults SPS Supervisor(s) and SPS RMD Coordinator when clarification of written instructions is needed, reprocessing of RMD is never based on vendors' verbal instructions, as this is not an adequate practice.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00am OR 11:30am-7:30pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 60599-F/60598-F/60597-F/60596-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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crystal.conley@va.gov · 901-288-8689
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $32435 – $63222/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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