1

Va Sterile Processing Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

VA Part time 5284

Wesley Chapel, FL · On-site

$15.19 - $19.41/hr

... clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Assist with surgery as ... Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading ...

Miami VA Healthcare System (including 7 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics) Period of Performance ... Maintaining the sterile field, surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts. surgical scrubs ...

Miami VA Medical Center Period of Performance: 08/12/2025 - 08/11/2030 Shift Schedule: PRN; 7:00am ... safe, sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring seamless patient care throughout the ...

Miami VA Healthcare System (including 7 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics) Period of Performance ... Maintaining the sterile field, surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts. surgical scrubs ...

Miami VA Medical Center Period of Performance: 08/12/2025 - 08/11/2030 Shift Schedule: PRN; 7:00am ... safe, sterile environment, assisting surgeons, and ensuring seamless patient care throughout the ...

Miami VA Healthcare System (including 7 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics) Period of Performance ... Maintaining the sterile field, surgical instruments, sharps, and sponge counts. surgical scrubs ...

VA Part time 5284

Wesley Chapel, FL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

... clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. • Assist with surgery as ... processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to ...

PACU Registered Nurse

Miami, FL · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

Miami VA Healthcare System (including 7 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics) Period of Performance ... process. In the PACU, the RN monitors post‑anesthesia patients, ensuring smooth recovery by ...

New

Showing results 21-40

Va Sterile Processing information

What is a VA sterile processing technician?

VA Sterile Processing Technicians are healthcare professionals responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, assembling, and distributing medical instruments and equipment in Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities. Their work ensures that all surgical tools and devices are safe and free from contaminants, helping to prevent infections and support safe patient care. They play a crucial role in the operating room and other medical departments by maintaining strict standards of cleanliness and sterilization. These technicians must follow detailed protocols and often use specialized equipment to perform their duties. Working as a VA Sterile Processing Technician requires attention to detail, knowledge of infection control, and adherence to VA policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VA sterile processing technician?

To thrive as a VA Sterile Processing Technician, you need knowledge of infection control, sterilization techniques, and medical device reprocessing, typically supported by a high school diploma and a Sterile Processing Technician certification (such as CRCST). Familiarity with autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, inventory management systems, and tracking software is essential for daily operations. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for ensuring accuracy and collaborating with healthcare staff. These skills and qualifications are crucial to prevent infections, maintain patient safety, and support efficient healthcare delivery.

What are some common challenges faced by VA sterile processing technicians, and how can new hires effectively manage them?

VA Sterile Processing Technicians often face the challenge of keeping up with a fast-paced workflow while maintaining strict adherence to infection control standards. New hires may initially find it demanding to learn the various types of surgical instruments and complex sterilization procedures required by VA protocols. To manage these challenges, it's important to stay organized, communicate clearly with surgical and nursing teams, and seek ongoing training. Leaning on experienced colleagues and utilizing available resources can also help new technicians build confidence and competence in their role.

What is the difference between Va Sterile Processing vs Central Sterile Processing Technician?

AspectVa Sterile ProcessingCentral Sterile Processing Technician
CertificationsCPR, Sterile Processing CertificationCPR, Sterile Processing Certification
Work EnvironmentVeterans Affairs hospitals, clinicsHospitals, surgical centers
Employer & IndustryVeterans Affairs healthcare systemVarious healthcare facilities

Both roles involve sterilizing and processing surgical instruments, requiring similar certifications. Va Sterile Processing technicians work primarily within Veterans Affairs facilities, while Central Sterile Processing Technicians serve a broader range of healthcare settings. The core responsibilities and credentials overlap significantly, but the work environment and employer differ.

How to become a sterile processing technician?

To become a sterile processing technician, individuals typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete a sterile processing training program or certification, such as the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST). Employers often require knowledge of sterilization procedures, infection control, and the use of sterilization equipment, with on-the-job training available for new technicians.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Va Sterile Processing jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Va Sterile Processing job openings:

Infographic showing various Va Sterile Processing job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution.

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

The VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center (CCC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacy Technician. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. The CCC is a 24/7 operation that provides virtual healthcare assistance to Veterans through the utilization of triage nurses, Practitioners, Pharmacist and administrative staff.
Qualifications:Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education or Experience: (1) None required.(2) For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level.
  • Certification. For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (1) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR (2) National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
Grandfathering Provision. Pharmacy technicians employed in VHA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
  • (1) Employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level or changed to lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
  • (2) Employees in an occupation that requires a licensure/certification/ registration only at higher grade levels must meet the licensure/ certification/registration requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels.
  • (3) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • (4) Employees who are converted to title 38 hybrid status under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.
  • (5) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment in paragraph 5, VA HR staff must use the following criteria to determine the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.
Pharmacy Technician, GS-07
(1) Experience. Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(2) Certification. For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT.
(3) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
  • (a) Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
  • (b) Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
  • (c) Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
  • (d) Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
  • (e) Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
  • (f) Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing or sitting for a prolonged periods of time, typing, and bending/stooping/stretching. Requires ability for sitting in front of a computer performing searches and data entry for hours at a time.
Veterans' Preference: Does not pertain to this announcement per the OCHCO bulletin dated 9/25/2025, Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages.
Education:Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.Employment Type: OTHER