2026.02.16

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What position is being offered at the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Ms.Smith

They’re looking for a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) at the VA in Portland, Oregon.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this job?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $48,048 to $87,447.

Dr.Job

Can you tell me about the VA Portland Health Care System?

Ms.Smith

Sure! It’s a Complexity Level 1a Facility that provides a wide range of care, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary services in various settings like outpatient, inpatient, and residential.

Dr.Job

What are the basic qualifications needed for this role?

Ms.Smith

You need to be a U.S. citizen, have good English language skills, and either have six months of relevant experience or one year of education that includes health care-related courses. You can also qualify with a combination of experience and education.

Dr.Job

What happens if someone was already working as a Medical Supply Technician before the new qualifications were set?

Ms.Smith

If they were employed in this role when the new standards came out, they’re considered to have met all the qualification requirements for their position.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith