This position is located in the Sterile Processing Service at the West Haven VA Medical Center. Performs all aspects of reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) and instrumentation within the Sterile Processing Services (SPS). Inspects, test, and assemble a full range of sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. . GS-6 Duties Include but are not limited too: Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in the decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well. Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents, as determined by manufacturer