Medical Supply Technician - SPS
The Medical Supply Technician (MST) role involves decontaminating, sterilizing, inspecting, and assembling reusable medical devices and surgical instrument sets for use in clinical and operating room settings. The position requires adherence to safety protocols, operation of sterilization equipment, and preparation of operating room case carts, with guidance and supervision provided at developmental levels. This role is critical to ensuring sterile and safe medical supplies within the Confidential Client facilities.
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What You’ll Do
This Confidential Client is hiring a Medical Supply Technician (SPS) to support sterile processing and instrument reprocessing in a hospital/clinical environment in St. Louis, MO. This is a full-time role that operates across decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and sterile storage areas. Primary duties include:
- Decontaminate, clean, inspect, and prepare reusable medical devices (RMDs) and surgical instruments for sterilization.
- Operate sterilization equipment and reprocessors (steam sterilizers, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors) and document operational checks.
- Assemble basic and specialty instrument sets and prepare operating-room case carts according to the surgery schedule.
- Inspect packages and instruments for proper cleaning and sterility indicators; package items using correct methods (including event-related packaging where required).
- Follow manufacturer instructions for cleaning and sterilization, and maintain daily records of sterilizer performance.
- Work with clinical teams to ensure timely availability of instrument sets and support infection-control standards.
- Receive guidance and supervision from experienced MST staff; perform progressively complex tasks as you advance from entry to full performance levels.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (per client qualification standard):
- United States Citizenship required (per client policy).
- Experience/Education options for entry and developmental grades (GS-03 to GS-06):
- GS-03 (Entry): Six months of relevant experience OR one year above high school with at least 6 semester hours in healthcare-related courses (sterile processing, nursing assistant, OR tech, etc.).
- GS-04 / GS-05 / GS-06: Progressive experience or education as described by the client’s qualification standard (e.g., 6 months to 1 year experience in sterile processing/OR/surgical tech roles, or equivalent course work/degree).
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of universal precautions and infection-prevention practices.
- Basic medical terminology relevant to assembling instrument sets.
- Familiarity with sterilization/cleaning equipment and processes.
- Ability to read and follow written procedures and to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
- Certification: None required at entry; applicable certifications or completion of approved training programs may substitute for experience as noted by the client’s policy.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Work is performed standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting frequently during the workday.
- Regular handling and lifting of supply packages and instrument trays (occasionally up to ~50 lbs).
- May work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty, or have limited lighting; exposure to material-handling risks is possible.
- Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in SPS and clinical/OR environments.
Compensation & Details
- Employment type: Full time
- Salary range (provided by source): $45,164 - $82,198 per year
- Full performance level for this vacancy: GS-06 (selection may occur at GS-03 to GS-06 depending on qualifications)
- Location: St. Louis, MO (on-site role)
Why Join
- Gain hands-on experience with modern sterilization technologies (Sterrad, Steris, ETO, HLD scope reprocessors).
- Structured career ladder from entry to full performance levels with on-the-job training and supervision.
- Work that directly supports patient safety, surgical services, and infection prevention.
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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