Medical Supply Technician

Summary

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).

Duties

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Experience (for positions at GS-4 and above): Experience in processing, assembling, trouble-shooting, preparing, sterilizing, storing, and issuing sterile and unsterile medical supplies and equipment. The applicant must possess knowledge of the technical names, general uses, physical characteristics, and operating conditions of medical supply items; knowledge of decontamination, cleaning, preparation, sterilization, and storage procedures; knowledge of aseptic techniques; and skill in operating a washer-sterilizer, ultrasonic instrument cleaners, and gas and steam sterilizers. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include work as an operating room technician, medical instrument technician, nursing assistant, corpsman, or laboratory worker. OR Education and Training: For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses such as those shown above for GS-3. Successful completion of training provided through schools, hospitals, the military, or employee development programs of at least 20 classroom hours per week may be substituted for specialized experience on a week-for-week basis. Such training must have provided the knowledge and skills required to perform the work of the position, such as those described under specialized experience above. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-04: Decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution of patient care supplies; recordkeeping/inventory and adherence to policies pertaining to central supply processing, infection control, sterilization methods, and equipment testing. OR A combination of specialized experience and education post high school with courses related to the occupation that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

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/.