Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is responsible for the decontamination, sterilization, inspection, and assembly of reusable medical equipment and surgical instruments in a clinical setting. This role ensures the proper preparation of operating room case carts and maintains strict adherence to safety and sterility protocols to support patient care within the Confidential Client. The position requires attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization equipment, and compliance with universal precautions.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
As a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) for our confidential client you will support patient care by ensuring surgical and clinical instruments and reusable medical equipment are cleaned, inspected, processed, packaged, sterilized, and stocked to facility standards.
- Decontaminate, clean and inspect reusable medical equipment (RME) using ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers, and approved chemical agents
- Operate sterilization systems, including steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO and high‑level disinfecting scope reprocessors
- Assemble, package, and prepare instrument sets, trays and specialty kits for operating rooms and clinics
- Prepare operating room case carts daily using the surgery schedule and supply chain procedures
- Perform and document daily operational checks, maintenance logs and sterilization records
- Inspect packages and instrumentation for integrity and indications of proper sterilization
- Follow manufacturer instructions and sterilization protocols for disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of instruments
- Maintain infection control standards; use universal precautions and appropriate PPE
- Receive and handle contaminated items safely; segregate, transport and process per policy
- Communicate with OR staff, nurses and supervisors regarding case needs, shortages and equipment status
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (entry-level and developmental options are acceptable; transcripts may be required at time of application):
- United States Citizenship required
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Experience or education options:
- Six months of relevant experience demonstrating ability to perform the work; or
- One year above high school with at least 6 semester hours in healthcare‑related courses (sterile processing, nursing assistant, surgical technician, etc.); or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of universal precautions and cross‑contamination prevention
- Basic medical terminology to assemble specialty instrument sets
- Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment and procedures
- Ability to read, interpret and follow written procedures and instrument manufacturer instructions
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Career progression (examples of developmental/full performance expectations):
- GS‑04 / early developmental: ~6 months MST/OR/surgical tech experience; performs segments of decontamination, basic assembly, and sterilizer operation under supervision
- GS‑05: ~1 year experience at next lower grade; inspects, operates sterilizers (steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO), prepares loads and case carts with guidance
- GS‑06 / full performance: ~1 year at next lower grade; receives contaminated RME, determines cleaning/sterilization methods, documents equipment checks and performs more complex processing tasks
Preferred
- One to two years of sterile processing experience or formal sterile processing coursework
Transcripts: If education is used to qualify, transcripts are required at time of application.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Work performed across decontamination, preparation, and clean sterile supply areas
- Frequent standing, walking, bending; may lift packages occasionally up to ~50 pounds
- Exposure to contaminated materials, body fluids, strong odors and noisy environments
- Use of PPE, hair covers and shoe covers; occasional exposure to heat and sterilizing gases
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for instrument assembly and inspection
Compensation & Schedule
- Employment type: Full time
- Salary range: $44,887 - $81,693 per year (range provided by confidential client)
- Shift and schedule details determined by the hiring facility (may include day and/or evening assignments)
Why Join (Confidential Client)
- Hands‑on role supporting surgical care and patient safety
- On‑the‑job training and clear development steps from entry to full performance
- Work with a clinical team and gain experience with modern sterilization systems
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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