Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Meade, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Epes Dental Clinic, Fort Meade, Maryland. The incumbent works in a professional clinic environment supporting the delivery of high-quality dental care to eligible beneficiaries. The role processes, packages, tracks, sterilizes, and tests surgical instruments and items. The position is designated Mission Essential; the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations.

Requirements

• Meet the specialized experience, education, or combination-of-education-and-experience requirements: one year of specialized experience testing surgical instruments, using automated instrument tracking systems, preparing surgical items for sterilization, and decontaminating surgical instruments; or 9 semester hours of directly related graduate-level education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination is required unless medically or religiously exempted with documentation.
• Complete required tuberculosis testing.
• Be able to perform heavy lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Submit to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification through CBSPD.

Responsibilities

• Account for and process surgical instruments.
• Package surgical items individually and assemble them into trays and sets.
• Monitor surgical instruments using an automated instrument tracking log or system.
• Perform proper sterilization procedures.
• Prepare contaminated surgical items for sterilization procedures.
• Test surgical instruments to ensure operational efficiency and surgical precision.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Enhanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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