Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of Veterans Affairs

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Biloxi, Mississippi

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$63kDetected 16 hours ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70

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About the role

  • May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
  • NOTE: Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or nursing assistants obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces, the US.
  • Maritime Service, or hospitals under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months of experience.

Nice to have

  • One year of sterile processing services experience.
  • For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
  • The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-03 to GS-06.

Skills

  • In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the
  • Knowledge of universal precautions for safety and prevention of cross contamination.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology to assemble specialty operating room/clinic instrument sets.
  • Basic knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • GS-05 Medical Supply Technician:
  • Experience/Education
  • Requirement:
  • To qualify for the
  • Basic knowledge of surgical instruments used in operating rooms and clinic settings.
  • Basic knowledge of event-related packaging in regards to sterility.
  • Knowledge of sterilization and cleaning equipment.

Compensation

  • $35k-$63k

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Basic Requirements: Citizenship - You must be a citizen of the United States English Language Proficiency - English Language Proficiency - You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U

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