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Health Technician (Sterile Processing) | Federal government of the United States


Job title: Health Technician (Sterile Processing)

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryAbout the Position:

  • This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
  • This position is located at Tripler Army Medical Center.
  • Federal employees in Hawaii are currently entitled to receive a 8.9% COLA rate Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change. A locality rate of 21.79% has been authorized for Hawaii.

Overview

  • Accepting applications

Open & closing dates09/26/2024 to 10/03/2024Salary$51,110 – $66,445 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 7Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – Up to 5% business travel may be required for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberHSJG241176759316HWControl number811224500This job is open toDuties

  • Full range of routine, specialized and non-routine quality assurance testing on all equipment used in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments.
  • Review and analyze testing problems and recommends solutions to overcome them.
  • Disassemble, decontaminate and reassemble equipment and complex delicate instrumentation for proper decontamination and use.
  • Perform leak test of flexible scopes prior to cleaning to prevent damage to the inside of the scope.
  • Account for and processes surgical instruments to include complex loaner sets for scheduled and emergent cases.
  • Determine proper sterilization procedures, by various methods and cycles, for different types of items.
  • Keep load and biological records, labels each item sterilized with load sticker.
  • Add information into computer program system that effectively tracks sterilization methods and cycles.
  • Fill requests for items based on daily requirements from wards and clinics.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • 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 may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
  • This position may include shift work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
  • This position may require rotating shifts (i.e. work schedule that requires employees to continuously rotate from one shift to another at predetermined intervals).
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
  • This is a mission essential position.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the 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 .Basic Requirement for Health Technician (Sterile Processing):Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes sterilizing medical supplies/equipment, inspecting medical supplies for defects, and maintaining medical inventory.EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

  • Benefits

Expected salary: $51110 – 66445 per year

Location: Hawaii

Job date: Sat, 28 Sep 2024 07:02:08 GMT

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