Medical Supply Tech (Sterile Processing)

About the opportunity

The Medical Supply Technician serves in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) within a Military Treatment Facility under the Defense Health Agency. The incumbent is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, inspection, sterilization, issue, and storage of all medical and dental instrumentation and equipment. Key duties include tracking instrument and equipment usage, facilitating the acquisition of rental or consignment equipment, and operating sterilization equipment. The technician must ensure all items are processed according to strict safety and quality standards, utilizing automated tracking systems to maintain accurate inventory records and generate purchase orders. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation position requiring a one-year probationary period.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range: $46,084 – $59,908 per year
• Locality pay or Local Market Supplement included
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Federal employee benefits as outlined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level, involving processing surgical instruments, inspecting for cleanliness/damage, and using automated tracking systems
• OR a half year (9 semester hours) of post-secondary education in a relevant field such as sterile processing, supply chain management, surgery, or logistics
• OR a combination of education and experience totaling 100% of requirements
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration

Required documents

• Resume (maximum two pages, including employer name, job title, start/end dates, hours worked per week, and description of duties)
• Responses to the online questionnaire
• Transcript (if qualifying based on education)
• Optional: Cover Letter
• Optional: Most recent Performance Appraisal

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 2026-09-18

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create one if you do not have one
• Click 'Apply' to access the online questionnaire
• Complete the online questionnaire and follow prompts to select your resume and supporting documents
• Verify that all required documentation is included and submit the application package
• Monitor application status via the USAJOBS dashboard

Additional information

• This position is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
• A 1-year probationary period is required
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization for U.S. equivalency