Health Technician (Surgical)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology Service at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, is seeking a qualified Medical Instrument Specialist to support the operating room through instrument assembly, setup for procedures, and sterilization, maintaining a clean and organized surgical environment.

This Direct Hire Solicitation indicates that a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those new to Federal service.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience including assisting with the assembly of surgical instruments, preparing supplies for specific procedures, and sterilizing equipment, consistent with duties typically performed at the GS-06 level in federal service.

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in the Department of Surgery, Ophthalmology Service, at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA.

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.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience

I have one year of specialized experience that includes assisting with the assembly of surgical instruments; preparing supplies for specific procedures, and sterilizing equipment while maintaining operating room cleanliness. This experience is consistent with duties typically performed at the GS-06 level in federal service.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.