Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO, seeks staff to assist in preparing instruments for sterilization, inspecting cleanliness, and operating automated tracking systems. This GS-04/05/06 level position requires related experience or education and offers advancement within federal service.

The role emphasizes meticulous handling of surgical items and adherence to sterile processing procedures in a military medical setting near Fort Carson, Colorado.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience in any work demonstrating ability to perform the job.
• Six months of specialized experience preparing instruments for sterilization and using automated systems.
• Education or combination of education/experience may qualify as specified for GS-04.

Responsibilities

• Inspect instruments for cleanliness or defects and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Test surgical equipment and utilize automated instrument tracking systems.
• Assist in preparation and handling of instruments for sterilization procedures.

Skills

General experience

Familiarity with medical equipment

Sterilization processes

Automated systems

Education

Two years of education above high school

Bachelor's degree equivalent education

Graduate level coursework (9 credits)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, CO.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

GS-04: General and/or Specialized Experience:

Six months of general experience (1) in any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with medical equipment and supplies AND six months of specialized experience which includes: assist in preparing instruments for sterilization; and utilizing automated systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).

OR

Education: Two years of education above the high school level.

ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-05: Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: inspect instruments for cleanliness or defects; and utilize automated systems in a healthcare setting; and prepare instruments for sterilization. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

GS-06: Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: conduct equipment testing of surgical instruments; and utilize automated instrument tracking systems; and prepare surgical items for sterilization procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as operating room technician, medical instrument technician, or medical supply technician.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.