Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is responsible for decontaminating, sterilizing, inspecting, and assembling reusable medical equipment and surgical instruments to ensure patient safety in clinical and operating room settings. This role requires knowledge of sterilization techniques, medical terminology, and strict adherence to universal precautions to prevent cross contamination. The position supports surgical operations by preparing case carts and maintaining sterile instrument sets within the Confidential Client.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential client is hiring a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to support sterile processing operations. This role performs hands-on decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of reusable medical equipment and instrument sets used in clinical and surgical settings.
- Perform decontamination and cleaning of reusable medical equipment (RME) and surgical instruments.
- Inspect instruments and packaging for cleanliness, damage, and indicators of proper sterilization.
- Assemble basic and specialty instrument sets, trays, and operating room case carts per procedure schedules.
- Load, operate, and monitor sterilizers and high-level disinfecting equipment (steam autoclaves, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, scope reprocessors).
- Follow event-related packaging and sterility principles to maintain instrument sterility.
- Maintain and document sterilization logs, equipment checks, and quality control measures.
- Communicate with clinical teams and follow written instructions, policies, and infection-control procedures.
- Support continuous improvement and compliance with safety, universal precautions, and infection prevention protocols.
Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)
Candidates must meet at least the basic qualifications listed below. Exact grade/level (GS-03 to GS-06) will depend on documented education and experience.
- U.S. citizenship (role requires lawful eligibility to work as specified).
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Six months of relevant experience OR one year of education above high school with healthcare-related coursework (sterile processing, nursing assistant, OR/surgical tech, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and follow written procedures; strong attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, sterilization equipment, and universal precautions.
Grade-specific examples:
- GS-03: Meets basic requirements.
- GS-04: Six months experience in MST/sterile processing OR two years of related education (12 semester hours).
- GS-05: One year of experience equivalent to GS-04 OR a bachelor’s degree with related coursework.
- GS-06 (full performance): One year of specialized GS-05-level experience (e.g., preparing/operating sterilizers, assembling complex instrument sets, preparing case carts).
Note: Applicants must provide detailed, verifiable experience (job title, duties, start/end dates, hours per week). Statements like “I was a Medical Supply Technician” without supporting detail are insufficient.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior sterile processing or scrub tech experience.
- Working knowledge of surgical instruments, anatomy, microbiology, and sterility principles.
- Experience with Sterrad, Steris, ETO, steam sterilizers, or scope reprocessors.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team.
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Salary range (provided by client): $39,077 — $71,119 per year (range reflects potential grades GS-03 through GS-06).
- Schedule: Standard facility shifts; final schedule depends on facility needs and selected grade.
Location
- This position is located in Memphis, TN. Local candidates or those willing to relocate are encouraged to apply.
Why Join
- Work in a clinical setting supporting patient care and surgical services.
- Gain hands-on sterile processing experience and training.
- Opportunities to progress across GS levels depending on experience and performance.
- Join a team committed to safety, quality, and infection prevention.
Legal & Application Notes
- Candidates must fully document experience on their resume (job title, duties, month/year start and end dates, and hours worked per week).
- Some roles may require background checks, occupational health screening, or other site-specific pre-employment requirements.
- Confidential client will make final hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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