Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Summary This is a position in the Clinical Center Nursing Department Sterile Processing Service (SPS) as a Lead Medical Supply Technician in the Clinical Center, Nursing Department (CCND). The Lead Medical Supply Technician is considered to be at the advanced performance level with respect to sterile processing. The Lead will serve as the subject matter expert to guide staff through the proper procedures. The incumbent will provide guidance and technical direction for accomplishing the team's work. Duties The major duties for the position include, but are not limited to the following: Leads a team of Medical Supply Technicians and is responsible for all activities occurring in the department during their assigned tour of duty, including ensuring work is distributed, balanced, and completed according to established priorities and procedures. Provides technical guidance and on-the-job training to employees and reviews completed work to ensure established standards are met. Decontaminates and cleans reusable medical and surgical instruments, scopes, and medical devices. Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, and prepares medical instruments, surgical trays, sets, and kits for sterilization or high-level disinfection. Operates instrument washers, scope-cleaning equipment, and steam, gas, and low-temperature sterilizers using appropriate processing methods and cycles. Reviews sterilization cycle results and inspects processed instruments and equipment to ensure required parameters, package integrity, and established quality standards are met. Who Can Apply Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas. Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Job Details Open 10/15/2026 – 10/22/2026 Pay $63,940 – $83,119 Per Year Pay Grade & Scale GS 8 Job Category Medical Supply Aide And Technician Institute or Center CC (Clinical Center) Work Schedule Multiple Schedules Appointment Type Permanent Job Location Montgomery County, Maryland Travel Required Not required Agency Contact NIH HR Service Desk Branch E Agency Contact E-Mail [email protected] Job ID 888515600 Position ID NIH-CC-MP-27-13055737

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