Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Summary The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position is assigned to the Sterile Processing Services department of the nursing service at the Martinsburg WV VA Medical Center. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Responsible for re-processing and transportation of critical and semi-critical RMD by disassembling, cleaning, decontaminating, sterilization, HLD, and storage within SPS. Adheres to standard operating procedures (SOP) based on the manufacturer's instructions for use (mIFU) per individual item. Identifies and communicates non-conforming RMD to SPS leadership. Responsible for the proper decontamination of all critical and semi-critical RMD by strictly adhering to device SOP's, ensuring the utilization of appropriate specific chemicals, cleaning tools, and rinsing procedures for each individual item including but not limited to complex items such as flexible endoscopes and orthopedic instrumentation. Performs and documents the appropriate quality assurance testing to assure proper decontamination is achieved. Visually inspects each item for cleanliness and function. Visually inspects all items prior to assembly, packaging, and sterilization and ensures that any items with damage, deterioration or imperfections such as rust, pitting and cracks are taken out of service and repaired or replaced. Performs leak tests and bioburden test on all endoscopic devices prior to processing. Tests all items in SPS to determine that they operate correctly and sends malfunctioning or damaged equipment for repair utilizing the work order process. Work Schedule: Multiple tours available 7:00am - 3:30pm, 10:00am - 6:30pm, 3:00pm - 11:30pm with rotating on-call schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays. Shift availability will be based on unit need upon the completion of training. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Nott authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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) 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 #: 25174F, 25118F, 25119F. 25120F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-09