Medical Supply Technician

QuarterLine, a Planned Systems International (PSI) Company, is currently seeking an on-site certified Medical Supply Technician to join our team providing meaningful and critical care for our country's veterans at Northern Colorado VA Outpatient Clinic in Loveland, CO. This position is responsible for decontamination, inspection, assembly, high level disinfection, sterilization, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment to Surgical Specialty (OR), Clinics (Specialty, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, Dental, Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic(ENT)), and other departments that may require Sterile Processing services.

Working Hours: 7am-6pm, M-F, 8-hour shifts. No night, weekend, holidays

• Receives contaminated instruments from the operating rooms, dental clinics, endoscopy, nursing units, eye clinics, wound care, podiatry and inspects these items for damage and ensures that they are in good working condition.
• Determines correct method for decontamination and cleaning.
• Removes items from washer disinfector and determines type of tray or set to assemble.
• Examines items to ensure that gross contamination has been removed.
• Assembles sets and trays. Disassembles, check functionality, and troubleshoots complex surgical equipment prior to sterilization.
• Assembles wide range of sets and trays from simple sets of 4 or 5 instruments to very complex sets of up to 90 or 100 instruments. Assembles delicate micro-surgical sets.
• Disassembles, cleans, lubricates, reassembles, and sterilizes dental handpieces.
• Selects, Loads, Operates, Monitors sterilizers such as Steam, hydrogen peroxide gas plasma (V-Pro), disinfecting units (Trophon), and a high-level disinfecting scope re-processor unit (Medivators).
• Monitors performance of sterilizers for quality control.
• Duties to include post sterilization inspections of instruments.
• Stocks sterile items on shelves or delivery carts.
• Work in an independent manner.
• Receives periodic training in such areas as the use and functioning of new surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Advises medical personnel on availability of instrumentation.
• Operates a wide range of Sterile Processing Service equipment; Ultrasonics, washer/disinfectors, dental service units, Trophon, Automated Endoscopic re-processors, Leak testers, Insulation tester, electronic or manual leak testers, endoscopic flushing devices, Pre-vacuum steam sterilizers, gravity sterilizers, Hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers, Cart and utensil washers, heat sealers and biological incubators.

• Certified in one of the following: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
• Minimum of 1 year Sterile Processing experience.
• High School Diploma.
• Up to date knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings; event-related packaging regarding sterility; sterilization and cleaning equipment.

• Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.
• Basic understanding of the basic principles of microbiology as they apply to medical supply operations.
• Working understanding of anatomy and physiology to understand how the instrumentation is used.

• Working Hours: 7am-6pm, M-F, 8-hour shifts. No night, weekend, holidays
• Must pass TB Test.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Willingness to comply with VA vaccination requirements.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.