Overview
The Charleston VA Healthcare Network is recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician assigned to Nursing and Patient Care Services. In this position, the incumbent will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the Charleston VA Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Receives contaminated critical and semi critical reusable medical devices (RMD) in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment as well.
- Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as, but not limited to, ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers/disinfectors, 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, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessor.
- Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all processes and Service.
- Completes training coursework and VA SPS certification as required for a Sterile Processing Technician position in the VA.
- Maintains certification by completing approved, annual Continuing Education Units (CEU) and annual in-service hours.
Pay: $20.72 - $30.03 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
