Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

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.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation 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 which includes any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with medical supply or processes specific for the occupation; AND six months of specialized experience which includes assisting with sterilization of medical instruments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-03).

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Education: Two years of education above the high school level in a program directly related to the specialized field of therapy, such as surgical technician, medical supply processing, or other fields related to the position.

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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 sterilizing medical instruments; conducting inventory of sterilized items; and assisting with equipment quality assurance testing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

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

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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 sterilizing surgical instruments; conducting inventory of sterilized items; and performing equipment quality assurance testing. 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. 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: .