At the Indian Health Service (IHS), Medical Supply Technicians do more than process sterile supplies-they help change lives. Guided by our mission to improve the health of American Indian and Alaska Native communities, you'll play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate care where it's needed most. Join IHS and make a lasting difference. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Decontamination, instrument preparation, equipment maintenance, storage, and issuing of sterile supplies. Prepares the full range of trays and sets used on the wards and in the clinics of the facility. Selects appropriate method for sterilizing, tests operation of equipment for effective sterilization. Disassemble and clean equipment, reassemble after cleaning and operate to test for proper functioning. Periodically inventories medical supplies, equipment, record keeping.
Exercises appropriate infection control precautions when handling contaminated articles.
There are no education requirements. However, if you are substituting education for experience: You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Tara.Tsosie@ihs.gov · 505-726-8733
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $45409 – $59301/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-31.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Native' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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