Medical Supply Technician

Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service, located in the Central Sterile Reprocessing Department of the Gallup Indian Medical Center, is seeking staff to handle decontamination, sterilization, and instrument preparation for inpatient units, clinics, and surgical suites.

The role requires an education submission with transcripts if substituting education for experience, and adherence to the IHS immunization policy. Salary range posted: $36,804—$47,848 per year.

Qualifications

• Education requirement stated in posting.
• Applicants must submit transcripts or course list if substituting education for experience.
• Official transcripts required from selectees prior to offer.

Responsibilities

• Rotate among duty assignments within central sterile reprocessing department.
• Decontaminate and prepare instrument trays; maintain equipment; remove damaged instruments.
• Wash washers and sterilizers per policy; sterilize instruments and supplies; test equipment for proper function.

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

This position is located in the Central Sterile Reprocessing Department of the Gallup Indian Medical Center. The purpose is to provide reprocessing of medical-surgical instruments, trays, etc. (decontamination and sterilization) for the inpatient units, outpatient clinics and the surgical suites. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Rotate among the various duty assignments within the central sterile reprocessing department. Assignments include but not limited to decontamination; instrument preparation, including trays; equipment maintenance; removing damaged and non-usable instruments; issuing clean equipment and sterile trays. Wash the washers and sterilizer per policy. Decontaminate the full range of reusable medical supplies and equipment used within the hospital's units and clinics.

Prepare the full range of trays and sets used on the units and in the clinics of the facility. Determine that all instruments function properly. Periodically tests operation of equipment for effectiveness of sterilization per manufacturer's and standards. Sterilize instruments, equipment, utensils, linen, and supplies various types of autoclaves and aerators. Disassemble and clean equipment such as suction machines, healing/coping machines, infusion pumps, etc.

using approved disinfectants, detergents, and cleaners.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. If you are substituting education for experience; You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $36804 – $47848/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government