Steriliizaton Technician

Overview

Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking a Steriliizaton Technician to join our growing team!  

About the Position: .This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunties. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. 

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

Serves as primary medical supply technicians in Central Material Services (CMS). Performs the fullrange of duties to process, decontaminate, prepare, and distribute medical supplies and equipmentused in all areas of the hospital.MAJOR DUTIES1. Examines items and sets to be cleaned for completeness, damage, deterioration or imperfections,cracks, or pitting. Sorts all items and equipment processed by medical supply units, includinginstruments, needles, metal ware, and glassware according to cleaning procedure. Cleans itemsmanually or by washer, sterilizes and ultra-sonic units. Cleans medical equipment and allaccessories such as tubing, mattresses, and bottles. Operates equipment to determine properfunctioning and makes adjustments as needed. Reports malfunctions and need for repair includingcomplex instructions for use (IFUs) on over 1700 instrument sets. Transfers information into anautomated computer bases system for tracking and auditing. Disassembles and reassemblesequipment and complex instrumentation for proper decontamination and use. This complex instrumentation requires the ability to troubleshoot all equipment, to include sets and devices usedfor processing, such as washer-sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaners. (25%)2. Assembles different trays and sets for treatments, diagnostic care, and the full range of surgicaloperations using appropriate chemical indicator strips. Suggests substitutes for unavailable items.Packages a variety of other supply items such as gauze, needles and scissors using establishedpackaging procedures. Prepares a variety of single dressing items, dressing packs, small metal wareand anesthesia packs for operating room, labor and delivery room, same day surgery, etc. Preparesindividual surgical case carts with required surgical instrumentation for each scheduled andemergent operative procedures. Coordinates the resolution of recurring problems in the OperatingRoom such as special requests as needed. Determines correct method of sterilization for all itemsand encloses applicable strip of chemical indicator tape on package. Inventories, orders, pullsoutdate and picks up dirty instruments. Inventories and restocks unsterile supply shelves toestablished levels. Performs insulation testing, channel checks for residual bioburden, leak testingand water quality testing. (25%)3. Prepares linen packs and basin sets for operating room, labor and delivery room, same daysurgery and specialty clinics. Determines correct method of folding a variety of linen supplies tominimize contamination. Inspects linen for soiled or worn areas, tears, and holes. (5%)4. Determines proper sterilization procedures for different types of items. Loads items and controltests on sterilization carriers, ensuring proper placement for thorough sterilization. Operatessterilizers and monitors equipment and control tests to determine whether sterilization wascomplete. Records and labels each sterilized items, and places in protective cover. Entersinformation into computer program system that effectively tracks sterilization methods and cycles.Trains new employees, students and OR nursing staff on Censitrac Instrument Tracking System.(25%)5. Fills requests for items from wards and clinics based on daily requirements. Accommodatesphysicians'/technicians' requests for variations, additional items, and special trays. Records allissues. Accesses computer data base information to produce pick-tickets and preference cards forthe case cart system in the Operating Room (OR) and Labor & Delivery (L&D). Restocks crash cartsused in cardiac resuscitation, ensuring proper and complete items. Suggests and providessubstitute items when necessary. Distributes and maintains crash carts, oversee inventory andexchanges. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

You must have 1-year of experience and possess all certifications required to perform the duties listed above.