Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Summary The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Medical Supply Technician within Sterile Processing Service (SPS). This is a full performance level position responsible for sterilization, preparation, supply items, and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. Responsibilities Major Duties: Disassembles the reusable medical equipment (RME) 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 manufactures instructions. Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and high level disinfecting reprocessors. Prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbi...