Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

About the Position : This position is located at Epes Dental Clinic, Fort Meade, MD 20755. The incumbent will work in a professional clinic environment to support delivery of high quality dental care to eligible beneficiaries.

Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 0700 - 1530.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Account for and processes surgical instruments. | Package surgical items individually/ assemble into trays and sets. | Monitors surgical instruments using automated instrument tracking log/system. | Perform proper sterilization procedures. | Prepare contaminated surgical items for sterilization procedures. | Test surgical instruments to ensure operational efficiency and surgical precision.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.


Basic Requirements for Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; test surgical instruments for operational efficiency; utilize automated instrument tracking systems; prepare surgical items for sterilization procedures; and decontaminate surgical instruments This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

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Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as operating room technician, medical instrument technician, or supply technician.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. | Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. | This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. | This position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. | This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire). | This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. | Heavy lifting up to 25 lbs is required. | This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing. | Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician through the CBSPD preferred.