Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing) at Veterans Health Administration – Bay Pines, Florida

About the opportunity

This position is located within the Sterile Processing Service in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System at Bay Pines, FL. The Medical Supply Technician works in support of the Sterile Processing Service (SPS) management team by receiving contaminated critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment (RME), disassembling complex items, removing contaminants, and performing sterilization procedures using steam, hydrogen peroxide, ETO, and high-level disinfecting scope re-processors. The role involves inspecting and assembling surgical instruments, operating room case carts, and implants while adhering to strict safety and sterility standards.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary range of $52,554 to $68,320 per year with regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37 to 50 days of annual paid time off per year (13 to 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays)
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child Care Subsidy: Eligible employees with family income below $144,000 may receive up to 25% of eligible childcare costs up to $416.66 monthly
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contributions
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs
• Recruitment/relocation incentives or sign-on bonuses may be offered to highly qualified candidates

Who can apply?

• United States Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen (non-citizens may only be appointed if qualified citizens are unavailable)
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Experience Requirement: Six months of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work or providing an understanding of the work
• Alternative Education Requirement: One year above high school including at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses (such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, operating room, and surgical technician courses)
• Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience are acceptable
• Grade Level Requirements: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05), including specialized experience in removing soil, inspecting packages, assembling trays, and operating sterilizers
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after December 31, 1959
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation and drug screening

Required documents

• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 or Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Professional License or Certification
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (for current or former Federal employees)
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)

When to apply

• Application closing date is September 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
• Review the complete job announcement and prepare all required documentation
• Complete the online occupational questionnaire via USA Staffing
• Upload your resume, transcripts, and supporting eligibility documents
• Click 'Submit My Answers' to complete your application package prior to the deadline

Additional information

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 11:30 PM to 8:00 AM
• This is a full-time, permanent position in the Excepted Service at the Full Performance level GS-06
• Selected applicants are required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel