Description:
This position is located within Sterile Processing Service at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Sterile Processing Service is responsible for sterilization, preparation, and distribution of reusable medical equipment.Requirements:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/11/2026
Basic Requirements :
- United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Language Proficiency. MSTs must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j, this part.
- Experience and/or Education:
(2) Education. One year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or
(3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable.
Grade Determinations : The following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Preferred Experience: Assists in prioritizing processing of instruments and equipment for surgical procedures to facilitate turnover of cases. Anticipates instrument needs for following day and assures sterile processing completion. Assist the operating room staff, supporting the O.R. suite while opening surgical instrument trays, Performs/assists with daily quality testing on equipment in SPS. Answering phones and daily staff assignment sheet.
Experience . In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-07 you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level ( GS-6 ).
Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area; disassembling the RME and determining the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer instructions; inspecting, assembling and determining the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, ETO, and high level disinfecting scope reprocessors; performing and documenting daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
(1). Ability to instruct staff on the correct procedures and protocols for completing assignments.
(2). Skill in communicating with staff to ensure compliance with written directives, rules and regulations.
(3). Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders, and managers.
(4). Knowledge of sterility principles in order to instruct staff on decontamination procedures.
(5). Ability to lead individuals, manage priorities, and schedule work assignments.
Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/83 PART II APPENDIX G47. https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .
Physical Requirements: This work is performed in various settings: decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply (preparation),gastrointestinal intestinal endoscope reprocessing hub, and in other services and departments throughout the medical facility/campus. The incumbent may be required to work in areas that are hot, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. The work requires proper body mechanics when standing and walking during the entire workday and frequent bending and lifting of packages/instrument trays (occasionally weighing as much as50 pounds). The work requires dexterity and visual acuity for manipulating, disassembly and assembly of instrumentation.
Feb 2, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov