Medical Supply Technicians

Facility:
Department of Veterans Affairs - Phoenix VA Healthcare System

Location:
650 E Indian Hills Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a potential career opportunity for a Medical Supply Technician at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, AZ. This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our military members while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who serve our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!

Work Requirement:

Contracted Sterile Processing Services Technicians must meet one (1) or more of the following requirements:

Certification: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or higher by the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPA).
• Education & Experience: Graduation from a nationally recognized CRCST training program or Operating Room Technician training program with a minimum of 2 years of documented work in the field or Sterile Processing Service environment.
• Military Training: Graduation from a US military training program for Surgical Technicians with a minimum of 2 years of documented work experience in a Sterile Processing Service environment.
• VA Certification: VA Level 2 certification with a minimum of 2 years of current work experience in the SPS environment.
• Non-Certified Experience: Documented and verifiable SPS hands-on work experience for a minimum of 5 years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply practical knowledge of asepsis, microbiology, and sterilization principles to daily work.
• Perform and interpret steam autoclaving and chemical sterilization tests.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot sterilization equipment.
• Handle and reprocess flexible endoscopes and other reusable medical equipment.
• Identify and replace damaged surgical instruments.
• Understand surgical procedures, medical terminology, and aseptic techniques.
• Meet physical demands, including prolonged standing, lifting, and working in hot and humid environments with PPE.

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.