Sterile Processing Technician

Sterile Processing Technician (MST)

Location : Fresno VA Healthcare System Fresno, CA

Schedule : Full-time, Onsite

VA Business Hours : Two Shifts to include : 0700 AM-0330 PM; 0300PM - 1130PM.

Pay : $30.00 / hr plus $5.09 for H&W

Position Summary

The Fresno VA Healthcare System is experiencing a shortage of Medical Supply Technicians (MSTs) and is seeking qualified contract personnel to provide sterile processing services across inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and community living centers.

Sterile Processing Technicians are critical to patient safety, ensuring surgical instruments and reusable medical devices (RMDs) are meticulously cleaned, sterilized, packaged, and ready for use. The contracted MST staff will perform services at a standard equal to or exceeding those in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility, meeting or surpassing national standards established by AAMI, AORN, FDA, OSHA, and applicable state or federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Decontaminate, clean, sterilize, and assemble reusable medical devices (RMDs) and surgical instruments for use in multiple care settings.

Strictly follow AAMI, AORN, FDA, OSHA standards, as well as facility-specific policies, while using appropriate PPE to prevent cross-contamination.

Adhere to Manufacturer's Instructions for Use (MIFU) for all instruments and equipment.

Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment, including autoclaves, V-Pro, machine washers, and ultrasonics.

Inspect instruments for wear, staining, pitting, cracking, or rust; reassemble and package surgical sets for safe use.

Maintain accurate records of sterilization cycles, maintenance, and quality assurance activities.

Prepare and label packages properly to preserve sterility and ensure surgical readiness.

Support training of new staff on sterile processing procedures and best practices to uphold a high standard of care.

Qualifications

Certification in sterile processing (e.g., CRCST IAHCSMM or CBSPD) preferred.

Minimum 2 years of recent sterile processing experience required.

Proficiency with sterilization equipment (autoclaves, V-Pro, washers, ultrasonics).

In-depth knowledge of RMD handling, decontamination, sterilization, and assembly practices.

Strong attention to detail, compliance mindset, and commitment to patient safety.

Prior VA or hospital sterile processing experience highly desirable.

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.