Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) - Advanced Level Job in Aurora, CO

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Major Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Assemble complex instrument sets, including open heart, major orthopedic, cardiovascular, craniotomy, and complex endoscopic instrumentation.
• Process complex endoscopic instrumentation used in various laboratories and operating rooms.
• Follow manufacturer guidelines for cleaning, decontaminating, and sterilizing reusable medical equipment (RME).
• Troubleshoot and adjust decontamination and sterilization equipment.
• Inform management and healthcare staff about updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cleaning and processing.
• Remove contaminants from instruments through wiping, soaking, rinsing, and scrubbing.
• Inspect packages for sterilization indicators and assemble sets and trays for medical center use.
• Prepare, load, and operate sterilizers, including steam, V-Pro, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors.
• Operate equipment involved in sterilization processes.
• Serve as preceptors and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection control procedures for collecting and receiving used and soiled RMD.
• Perform manual and automated cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of medical equipment.
• Disassemble technical medical instrumentation and ensure elimination of bioburden.
• Operate automated cleaning and disinfection equipment, including washer/disinfectors and ultrasonic machines.
• Determine proper instrument selection, function, and arrangement during tray assembly.
• Independently determine proper packaging methods and sterilization techniques.
• Sterilize items and check control tests to confirm correct parameters of time, temperature, and pressure.
• Assemble sets and trays, ensuring effective penetration of the sterilizing medium.
• Monitor operation of sterilizers and perform prescribed tests.
• Oversee work of lower grade employees in preparation and decontamination areas.
• Inspect items for cleanliness, damage, and proper function according to quality assurance standards.
• Perform manual quality testing on endoscopes and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control rules in all work areas.
• Complete quality feedback and JPSR as indicated by circumstances.
• Distribute items according to established requirements, special requests, or specific requisitions.
• Pull consumable items and instrument sets for operating room preference cards.
• Consult with customers on substitutions for short supply items.
• Maintain records on stock levels and recommend revisions based on supply needs.
• Store items according to inventory system and storage guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management of RME and sterile supplies.
• Assemble and load operating room carts and handle special and emergency item requests.
• Inspect inventories and process check-ins of equipment and trays from medical vendors.

Work Schedule: Full-time, All shifts are primarily Monday-Friday but may include rotating shifts on weekends and holidays.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
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 #: 56362-A

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/03/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12812929.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.