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Dental Sterilization Technician

Department of Defense
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Defense Health Agency, Army Health Clinic Presidion California
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located in the Army Health Clinic Presidio, Monterey, California. The work involves the provision of sterile medical/dental supplies.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

  • Advanced In Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Recruitment or Relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/26/2024 to 05/13/2024
Salary
$49,262 to - $64,037 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Monterey County, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HSJG249796968204HW
Control number
788598800

Duties

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  • Receive, disassemble and inspect dental supplies, instruments and equipment and select appropriate method for sterilizing.
  • Maintain dental equipment in a clean, operative condition to comply with infection prevention techniques and standards.
  • Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed by the Dentist during the patient's treatment.
  • Conduct periodic inventory of supplies, instruments and equipment and determine re-ordering needs.
  • Assist Dentist in providing treatment to patients in the dental treatment room, using knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and techniques.
  • Operate and adjust dental and radiographic equipment.
  • Test operation of equipment on a daily basis for effectiveness of sterilization.
  • Operate and maintain water purification/filtration system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
  • This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Must be certified as a radiographer and have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in 42 CFR Part 75.
  • The duties of this position require Drug Testing to meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of Defense Drug Free Workplace Programs

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing standardized procedures to sterilize equipment, inspecting and removing contamination material from dental instruments, operating dental or radiographic equipment, and assisting dentist to provide treatment to patients.
OR
Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position such as Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Dental Radiology or Sterile Processing. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
OR
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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • Advanced In Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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