Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within one of seven dental clinics on the Womack Army Medical Center campus at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Medical Supply Technician prepares, sterilizes, tracks, tests, and maintains surgical instruments and supplies for clinician use. The position is designated Mission Essential and may require reporting to or remaining at work during severe weather or other emergency situations. Temporary duty travel of up to 5% may be required. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience maintaining surgical supplies for a medical treatment facility, determining sterilization procedures for various medical items, and using automated systems for medical supply tracking.
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must submit to pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use; the position is also subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempt, and undergo immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to establish continued physical fitness for the duties.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble individual surgical items, such as scissors, tubing, and instrumentation, or assemble them into trays and sets for clinician use.
• Enter surgical supply data into a computer instrument tracking system.
• Conduct operational efficiency and surgical precision testing of surgical instruments.
• Operate sterilization equipment for various types of items.
• Maintain sterile surgical supplies by checking expiration dates, rotating stock, and removing outdated items from distribution.
• Prepare contaminated surgical items for sterilization procedures.
• Remove contaminants using required methods and sterilization procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed