Medical Supply Technician (Dental Ster)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Pearl Harbor, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Health Clinic (Pearl Harbor) on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii. The Medical Supply Technician accounts for and processes surgical instruments, including complex loaner sets for scheduled and emergent cases, as well as clinic and ward instrumentation. The technician visually inspects instruments for cleanliness and signs of damage, deterioration, imperfection, rust, pitting, and cracks; determines appropriate sterilization procedures, methods, and cycles for different items; inventories sterilized trays; checks package integrity and expiration dates; and documents shortages of instruments and other sterile supplies according to organizational policy and guidelines.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The position is designated Mission Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. Federal employees in Hawaii are currently entitled to an 8.64% Cost of Living Allowance in addition to base salary, subject to change.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the experience or education requirements: one year of specialized experience sterilizing medical supplies and equipment for hospital or operating-room use, troubleshooting sterilization equipment and machines, maintaining medical instrument inventory for daily operations, and performing decontamination of surgical instruments or medical equipment; OR 9 semester hours of graduate-level education in a directly related field; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Must hold a certificate in Sterile Processing or complete certification within two years.
• A Personnel Security Investigation and suitability or fitness determination may be required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random drug urinalysis.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• 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.
• The incumbent must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Account for and process surgical instruments, including complex loaner sets for scheduled and emergent cases and clinic or ward instrumentation.
• Visually inspect instruments for cleanliness and signs of damage, deterioration, imperfection, rust, pitting, and cracks.
• Determine appropriate sterilization procedures, methods, and cycles for different types of items.
• Inventory sterilized trays and check package integrity and expiration dates.
• Document shortages of instruments and other sterile supplies according to organizational policy and guidelines.

Benefits

• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• Federal employees in Hawaii are currently entitled to an 8.64% Cost of Living Allowance in addition to base salary; this is subject to change.
• Applicants selected from the contiguous United States may be afforded pay retention if their basic rate of pay would otherwise be reduced.

What This Job Offers

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