Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Service)

Summary This Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position is in the Sterile Processing Service Line at the VAMC located in West Haven Connecticut. Responsibilities This position provides sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment (RMD) decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. Duties include, but are not limited to: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RMD in decontamination area. Disassembles the RMD and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to: ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions. Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for reprocessing such as but not limited to high and low temperature sterilization and high-level disinfecting. Prepare operating room case carts daily utilizing surgery schedule. Correctly organizes reprocessed items on shelve...