Medical Supply Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • El Paso, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Sterile Processing Department at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. The Medical Supply Technician operates sterilization and cleaning equipment, prepares and inspects operating room instruments, checks equipment effectiveness, and fulfills operating room instrument inventory requests. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualification paths: one year of specialized experience decontaminating medical supplies and/or equipment and conducting inventory in a medical setting; a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• A background investigation and suitability or fitness determination may be required.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• May be required to work shifts, irregular hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, or on call.
• May be required to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and 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 position is mission essential and requires reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners and washer-sterilizers.
• Place sterilized operating room instruments in the proper tray.
• Remove instrument trays from pre-sterilizing equipment and inspect items to ensure gross contamination has been removed and instruments function properly.
• Periodically test equipment operation for sterilization effectiveness.
• Conduct operating room inventory by receiving instrument requests from the OR, then wrapping and sterilizing instruments before sending them to the OR.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level