Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

About the opportunity

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Service) for the Charles George VA Medical Center located in Asheville, NC. The incumbent will inspect, assemble, and determine correct methods and packaging for sterilization (such as steam, Sterrad, Steris, and high-level disinfecting scope reprocessors), perform and document daily operational checks, and deliver/pick up critical and semi-critical reusable medical equipment. The work is performed in decontamination, preparation, clean sterile supply, and various clinical settings across the medical facility campus. The position requires adherence to manufacturer instructions, standard operating procedures, and National Office of Sterile Processing directions, as well as strict customer service standards when dealing with veterans, visitors, and staff.

Salary and benefits

• Salary ranging from $59,021 to $76,726 per year (GS-06 grade level).
• Federal employee benefits including health and retirement packages.
• Potential service credit for earning annual (vacation) leave based on prior work or military service experience.

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Time-In-Grade Requirement: Current Federal employees who have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 level for a GS-06 position.
• Experience and/or Education: Six months of specialized experience demonstrating ability or understanding of the work; OR 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/surgical technician courses); OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Required documents

• Resume (full resume/CV may be uploaded into the 'Other' document field; standard Clinical Resume Document recommended for the primary Resume field)
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) demonstrating time-in-grade eligibility for current or former Federal employees
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service / SF-15 (if claiming Veterans' Preference or military service eligibility)
• Cover Letter, Disability Letter, License, Performance Appraisal, Professional Certification, or Separation Notice if applicable

When to apply

• Announcement Opening Date: August 31, 2026
• Application Closing Date: September 10, 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 preview the occupational questionnaire.
• Prepare your required documents, including your resume and SF-50/transcripts if applicable.
• Click 'Apply Online' to complete the full questionnaire and submit your application package through USAJOBS by the closing date.

Additional information

• Selected applicants are subject to a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment.
• Subject to a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period upon appointment.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.