The Medical Supply Technician (MST) will be responsible for decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, high-level disinfection, sterilizing, and distributing medical instruments and equipment. The MST will also ensure that all reusable medical equipment (RME) is processed according to the highest industry and VA standards.Key Responsibilities:Receive and process contaminated instruments from operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, and specialty clinics.Perform decontamination using ultrasonic equipment, automated washers, and manual cleaning techniques.Inspect and assemble instrument sets and trays for various clinical procedures, including ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, dental, and general surgery.Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, including steam autoclaves, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and high-level disinfecting re-processors.Monitor sterilization processes through biological and chemical testing to ensure compliance with infection control standards.Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles and instrument tracking using VA-provided systems.Provide training to medical staff on sterile processing techniques and equipment handling.Participate in staff meetings and adhere to VA policies regarding infection control, patient safety, and HIPAA regulations.Qualifications Knowledge and Expertise:Up-to-date knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinical settings.Understanding of event-related packaging regarding sterility.Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.Awareness of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross-contamination.Medical and Technical Skills:Basic knowledge of medical terminology to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.Understanding of microbiology principles, particularly regarding microorganism resistance to heat, chemicals, and ionizing radiation.Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to understand instrumentation use.Ability to make educated instrument substitutions as necessary in instrument trays or on an emergency basis.Additional Requirements:Must be willing to travel on occasion for VA training sessions. Travel is reimbursed per Federal Travel Regulations.Must pass a background check and complete VA-required security training.Must comply with all VA infection control protocols, including required vaccinations (Influenza, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis testing, etc.).Work ScheduleMonday Friday, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week)No on-call or weekend shifts requiredVA Federal Holidays OffBenefits:Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid Federal Holidays 401KHRA Medical/Dental/Vision VA Training & Certification Reimbursement (Travel costs covered as per Federal Travel Regulations)
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Health Administration
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