MEDICAL SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (STERILE PROCESSING)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hawaii; On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA through Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu seeks personnel for the Sterile Processing Department. The role involves sterilizing medical supplies and maintaining instrument inventory in a hospital setting in accordance with regulatory standards.

Applicants may qualify via education or experience at GS-04 to GS-06 levels; two years of post-high school study or a four-year degree are among admissible pathways.

Qualifications

• Experience or education required for GS-04 level as described in the notice.
• Specialized experience includes sterilizing medical supplies and equipment per standards.
• Education options include postsecondary coursework related to medical supply processing.

Education

Two years education above high school

Bachelor's degree

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

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in the Directorate of Nursing Sterile Processing Department in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

General and/or Specialized Experience for GS-04:

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 sterilizing medical supplies and equipment for use in a hospital or operating rooms per regulatory standards. 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 that included at least 12 semester hours in courses such as medical supply processing, storage, and distribution; sterile supplies, operating room, and surgical technician courses; or other fields related to the position.

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 by 60. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience for GS-05:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Sterilizing medical supplies and equipment for use in a hospital or operating rooms per regulatory standards; and 2) Maintaining medical instrument inventory to ensure daily operations. 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.

Specialized Experience for GS-06:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Sterilizing medical supplies and equipment for use in a hospital or operating rooms per regulatory standards; 2) Troubleshooting sterilization equipment and machines; 3) Inspecting medical supplies for defects; and 4) Maintaining medical instrument inventory to ensure daily operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-06 job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.