Sterile Sterile Medical Supply Technician
Sterile Sterile Medical Supply Technician
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USD 48000 - 58240
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Job Description
Job Title
Sterile Processing Medical Supply Technician
Location
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Medical System
Palo Alto CA
Description
We are seeking a detail-orientedSterile Processing Medical Supply Technician to support critical operations in the sterile processing of medical and surgical supplies at the Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Health Care System. This role ensures that reusable medical equipment and instruments are cleaned sterilized and readily available for clinical use.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Rotate through all areas of medical supply operations including decontamination sterilization and distribution.
- Clean and disinfect reusable medical instruments and equipment using manual and automated processes.
- Assemble and wrap instrument trays based on surgical and clinical schedules.
- Operate sterilization equipment (e.g. steam gas or ultrasonic systems) and conduct tests to ensure effectiveness.
- Maintain and monitor sterile storage areas stocking shelves with sterilized materials and removing outdated items.
- Disassemble clean reassemble and test complex medical equipment.
- Advise medical staff on equipment use and supply availability.
- Maintain inventory track usage and recommend reorders.
- Train clinical staff on sterile supply procedures as needed.
Travel
None
Work Schedule
Full time
Shifts to be discussed with Supervisor
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of recent sterile processing medical supply experience in a hospital setting or healthcare facility.
- Knowledge of microbiology and sterilization principles.
- Experience with aseptic techniques sterilization cycles and medical terminology.
- Familiarity with a wide range of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
- Ability to read and follow detailed instructions and safety procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
- Ability to effectively speak read and write in the English language.
Salary
- $26.06 to $ 28.00 per hour
- $48000.00 to $ 58240.00annualized
Work Environment
- Work involves regular exposure to contaminated and sterile environments.
- Must wear protective clothing (e.g. gloves masks gowns) in both clean and decontamination areas.
- Exposure to strong odors noisy equipment and bodily fluids is frequent.
- Work areas may be hot humid and confined.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regular and recurring physical exertion such as standing for prolonged periods of time frequent bending and stretching/reaching walking and pushing fully loaded carts.
- Use of manual dexterity and strength for assembly tasks and equipment handling.
- Risk of exposure to hot surfaces sharp instruments and chemical agents.
Benefits
- 401K Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employer-paid AD&D Insurance
- Employee-paid voluntary benefits
- Employee development resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
Capital i is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any protectedcharacteristic asoutlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Capital i makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit andbusiness needs at the time.
Capital i is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you needassistanceoraccommodationdue to a disability you may contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
