Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) Jobs

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Perform daily quality assurance testing on all equipment used in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.

Compile reports on multiple aspects of instrument processing and quality assurance.

Scan instruments for use in or requested for procedures, upon arrival in decontamination to issue to serviced hospital department. e.g., surgery, clinics or wards.

Account for and process surgical instruments to include complex loaner sets for scheduled and emergent cases.

Select the appropriate sterilization method based upon manufacture requirements and recommendations.

Ensure appropriate climate control measures are maintained, and check the expiration date on all sterile supply items, remove all outdated items, and rotate the stock.

Ensures sufficient supplies are available and inspected prior to use.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-06 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.

This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

Lifting up to 45 pounds may be required.

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).

This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.

Preferred: Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Certification