Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration: Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

*Incentives are not available* The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) works in the Sterile Processing Services (SPS) Section at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (MGVAMC) in Spokane, Washington.

The incumbent is a member of the SPS team that performs a wide area of duties, including various cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization and distribution processes associated with medical, surgical, and Reusable Medical Equipment (RMB) throughout all services at MGVAMC.

[ ” Duties may include, but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMB in the decontamination area and receives noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.

Disassembles the RMB and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners,mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions.

Inspects, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, STERRAD, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope re-processors.

Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.

Rotates among the assigned duties in the Decontamination, Preparation, High Level Disinfection (HLD), Sterilization, and Sterile/Clean Storage Areas.

Adheres to quality control procedures throughout the decontamination and sterile preparation/processing areas.

Processes and inventories medical devices and assumes continuous training in support of the reprocessing of RMB in support of numerous services and activities throughout MGV AMC including, but not limited to: Dental, Dermatology, Endoscopy, Optometry, Podiatry, Respiratory Care, Urology,Urgent Care Clinic, and Women’s Health.

Maintains a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, medical conditions and procedures.

The incumbent has the ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures.

Maintains knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination, as well as knowledge of sterility principles in-regards to instrumentation.

Maintains knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.

Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 10:30 am 7:00 pm (rotating weekend call may include holidays) Financial Disclosure Report: Not required” ]