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Medical Supply Technician

Company: usagov
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Anesthesia and Operative Services, Tacoma, Washington.

This job is open to

  • The public

    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency

    See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualification" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

    Duties
    • Prepare and distribute medical supplies and equipment used in all areas of the hospital.
    • Track sterilization methods and cycles using an automated system in order to monitor expiration dates of stock.
    • Operate ultrasonic cleaners and/or washer-sterilizers in order to properly clean/sterilize all types of medical instruments.
    • Produce computer generated pick-tickets and preference cards in order to prepare for a surgical or healthcare procedure.
    • Prepare individual surgical case carts with required surgical instrumentation for scheduled and emergent operative procedures.
    • Disassemble and reassemble equipment and complex instrumentation in order to conduct proper decontamination.
    • Examine items and sets to be cleaned in order to determine completeness, damage or imperfections before use by a medical team.

      Requirements

      Conditions of Employment
      • Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
      • 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.
      • This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
      • This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
      • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
      • This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
      • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
      • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.

        Qualifications

        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.

        To qualify for the GS-05:

        Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes retrieving medical supplies for patient care use OR preparing medical supplies for distribution throughout a medical facility OR sterilizing medical/surgical equipment. 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

        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.

        To qualify for the GS-06:

        Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes determining the best sterilization method to utilize in the sterilization of medical/surgical supplies or equipment AND utilizing an electronic system to track the sterilization status of medical/surgical supplies or equipment. 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 microbiology, health care administration, hospital management, biomedical engineering, sanitary science, and engineering. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

        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.

        You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
        • Medical Supply Inventory Management
        • Operating Room
        • Technical Credibility Education

          FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

          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.
          • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
          • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
          • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
          • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
          • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
          • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant 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.
          • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
          • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
          • Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
          • If selection is made at the GS-05 grade level - the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the target grade GS-06 upon: meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. NOTE: Promotion is not automatic.
          • NOTE: Applicants will be reviewed and referred for selection at periodic cut-off dates, subsequent certificates will be issued.
          • Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
            • Benefits

              A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

              Review our benefits

              Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

              How You Will Be Evaluated

              You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

              Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your r--sum-- and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your r--sum-- and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

              You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

              Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
              • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
              • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
              • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
                • Benefits

                  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

                  Review our benefits

                  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
                • Required Documents

                  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

                  The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

                  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

                  1. Your resume:
                  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
                  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
                  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
                  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents:
                    • Cover Letter, optional
                    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
                    • This position allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

                      If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

                      Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

                      Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
                    • How to Apply

                      To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

                      The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/15/2023to receive consideration.
                      • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11882545).
                      • Follow the prompts to select your r--sum-- and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
                      • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
                      • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
                      • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
                      • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

                        Agency contact information

                        Army Applicant Help Desk

                        Website

                        https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

                        Address

                        JT-DHA-DD83DE DHA PUGET SOUND MKT-MADIGAN DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431 US

                        Next steps

                        If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
                      • Fair and Transparent

                        The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
                        • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
                        • Reasonable accommodation policy
                        • Financial suitability
                        • Selective Service
                        • New employee probationary period
                        • Signature and false statements
                        • Privacy Act
                        • Social security number request Required Documents

                          The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).

                          As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

                          1. Your resume:
                          • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
                          • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
                          • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
                          • For additional information see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents:
                            • Cover Letter, optional
                            • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
                            • This position allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

                              If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

                              Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

                              Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

                              How to Apply

                              To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

                              The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/15/2023to receive consideration.
                              • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11882545).
                              • Follow the prompts to select your r--sum-- and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
                              • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
                              • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
                              • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
                              • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

                                Agency contact information

                                Army Applicant Help Desk

                                Website

                                https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

                                Address

                                JT-DHA-DD83DE DHA PUGET SOUND MKT-MADIGAN DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431 US

                                Next steps

                                If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

                                Fair & Transparent

                                The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
                                • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
                                • Reasonable accommodation policy
                                • Financial suitability
                                • Selective Service
                                • New employee probationary period
                                • Signature and false statements
                                • Privacy Act
                                • Social security number request

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