MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)

Department of Defense•Schofield Barracks, HI

39d

About The Position

About the Position: This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Directorate of Nursing Sterile Processing Department in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.

Requirements

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
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.
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 has a requirement to lift up to 25lbs unassisted and 45lbs with assistance in the regular performance of duties.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis: 1st Shift: 0645-1515 11 Shift: 1045 -1915 2nd Shift: 1445-2315 3rd Shift: 2300-0700
Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain certification from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association which is a professional organization that represents healthcare Central Service (CS) professionals.

Responsibilities

Perform daily quality assurance testing on all equipment used in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.
Compile reports on multiple aspects of instrument processing and quality assurance.
Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and other industry standards and regulations.
Monitor and track surgical instruments through the use of automated instrument tracking log/system to maintain and monitor inventory records, generate purchase orders.
Prepare contaminated surgical items for sterilization procedures and select appropriate chemical or washing agent necessary for decontaminating or cleaning surgical instruments.
Disassemble surgical items to smallest component level for cleaning and sterilization.
Conduct equipment testing of surgical instruments to ensure operational efficiency and surgical precision.
Visually inspect required instruments for cleanliness, signs of damage, deterioration, or imperfection.
Select the appropriate sterilization method based upon manufacture requirements and recommendations.
Package instruments based on the sterilization method and established policies and procedures.
Ensure appropriate climate control measures are maintained.
Check the expiration date on all sterile supply items, remove all outdated items, and rotate the stock.
Document shortages of instruments and other sterile supplies according to organizational policy and guidelines.
Coordinate substitution of instruments with requesting surgical ward or clinics.