Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
About The Position
This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Duties: Visually inspect required instruments for cleanliness, damage, and/or deterioration; conduct equipment testing; package surgical items individually or into trays; and document shortages. Determine proper sterilization procedures; load items and biological quality control tests properly; and operate and clean sterilizers. Initiate sterile item recall protocol when deficiencies are found in previously sterilized loads (i.e., positive spore notification or discovery of a wet load). Ensure appropriate climate control measures are maintained; verify expiration dates and rotate stock; and maintain stock levels in sterile supply cabinets.
Requirements
- US Citizens
- One year of specialized experience which includes sterilizing medical supplies and equipment; and assembling instrument trays.
- Must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration (Male applicants born after December 31, 1959).
- Will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Requires a 1 year probationary period.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
- Incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
- Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Responsibilities
- Visually inspect required instruments for cleanliness, damage, and/or deterioration
- Conduct equipment testing
- Package surgical items individually or into trays
- Document shortages
- Determine proper sterilization procedures
- Load items and biological quality control tests properly
- Operate and clean sterilizers
- Initiate sterile item recall protocol when deficiencies are found in previously sterilized loads (i.e., positive spore notification or discovery of a wet load)
- Ensure appropriate climate control measures are maintained
- Verify expiration dates and rotate stock
- Maintain stock levels in sterile supply cabinets
Benefits
- Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
