Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
The Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and medical supplies in a healthcare setting. This role ensures adherence to safety protocols and universal precautions to prevent cross contamination, supporting operating rooms and clinical services with sterile and properly prepared equipment. The position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and knowledge of medical terminology and sterilization processes to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
About Careertakes
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) to join their sterile processing team in Orlando, FL. This role focuses on decontaminating, inspecting, sterilizing, assembling and tracking surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment to support safe patient care.
What You’ll Do
Confidently support perioperative and clinical teams by ensuring instruments and reusable equipment are processed to clinical and regulatory standards.
- Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package and sterilize surgical instruments and trays
- Operate and monitor sterilization and cleaning equipment (autoclaves, washers)
- Reprocess endoscopes (including GI scopes) and other specialty instrumentation where assigned
- Accurately label, document and track instrument sets, sterilization cycles and supplies
- Maintain inventory of sterile supplies and restock clinical areas
- Follow universal precautions, infection control policies and PPE requirements
- Communicate effectively with surgical teams, OR staff and supply chain personnel
Qualifications
Applicants pending completion of required education or certification may be referred but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
Required (minimum to be considered):
- United States citizenship (per Confidential Client policy)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Six months of experience that demonstrates ability to perform sterile processing tasks OR
- One year of post–high school education including at least 6 semester hours in healthcare‑related courses (examples: sterile processing, nursing assistant, operating room/surgical technician, hospital corpsman)
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of:
- Universal precautions and cross‑contamination prevention
- Basic medical terminology
- Sterilization and cleaning equipment operation
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
Grade/level guidance (as described by the qualification standard):
- GS‑03 (Entry): Meets basic experience/education minimums
- GS‑04 (Developmental): Six months experience as MST, OR/surgical tech, or equivalent OR two years post‑high school with 12 semester hours in related courses
- GS‑05 (Developmental): One year experience equivalent to next lower grade OR bachelor’s degree with required coursework
- GS‑06 (Full performance): One year experience equivalent to next lower grade and demonstrated advanced KSAs (surgical instruments, event‑related packaging, sterilization knowledge)
Preferred
- Three years of sterile processing experience
- Experience assembling major trays and sets
- Experience reprocessing GI scopes and experience with systems such as Censitrac
Physical requirements & work environment
The role requires frequent standing, walking, bending and manual dexterity:
- Work in decontamination, preparation and sterile supply areas
- May be exposed to hot/cold, noisy environments and strong odors while decontaminating instruments
- Frequent lifting and handling of packages (occasionally up to ~25 lbs)
- Use of PPE, hair covers and shoe covers; may use insulated gloves for sterilizer carts
- Potential for minor injuries from handling equipment and instruments
Compensation & employment details
- Employment type: Full time
- Salary: $42,526 - $68,340 per year (provided by Confidential Client)
- Location: Orlando, FL — this posting uses the authoritative location Orlando, FL
- The actual grade/level for hire may range (entry to full performance) depending on candidate experience and qualifications
Why apply
- Hands-on sterile processing work supporting patient care
- Clear development path across entry to full performance levels
- Competitive pay range and opportunity to work with experienced clinical teams
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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