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Dental Sterilization Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a Dental Sterilization Technician job at Brooke Army Medical Center on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, run by Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. It is a direct hire announcement for 1 full-time permanent position that is not remote. Several incentives may be authorized, including student loan repayment and recruitment incentives.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. You must also provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Receive, disassemble and inspect dental supplies, instruments and equipment.
  • Test sterilization equipment daily and compare results to standard settings.
  • Prepare and assemble surgical trays for dental procedures.
  • Keep records of sterilization work and inventory supplies to decide reorders.
  • Assist the dentist with chairside care and watch patients for shock or reactions.
  • Train and mentor less experienced staff on sterilization methods.

Do you qualify for GS-5?

With experience: One year of specialized experience. The announcement says this is typical of GS-4 level work, such as sterilizing and preparing dental supplies, quality control testing on sterilization equipment, inventorying supplies, and helping a dentist with chairside treatment.

With education: A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with a major in or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the job, such as dental assisting or dental hygiene. You can also combine education and experience, as long as your total reaches 100 percent using the formula in the announcement. Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved private organization or given full credit by a U.S. accredited school.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, month and year dates, hours per week, and duties
  • Responses to the online questionnaire
  • Copy of your transcript if you qualify through education
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if you have one
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package, including your resume, supporting documents and questionnaire answers, is checked against the qualifications. If you inflate your experience or make errors or leave out required information, you may lose consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or it will be removed from consideration.
  • Give hours per week for each job on your resume, or your application may be marked incomplete.
  • If you qualify through education, upload a copy of your transcript, or you will be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Student loan repayment, advance in hire, relocation, recruitment incentive, and advanced leave accrual may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for new federal employees. Permanent change of station allowances may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation for suitability or fitness
  • Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or a recognized exemption
  • Immunization screening, with Hepatitis B vaccine required for patient contact
  • Testing designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds is required
  • Pre-placement medical examination
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit of pay is required
  • Mission essential, may need to work during emergencies
  • Selection may be restricted by the DoD referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$41,334 – $53,735 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-5 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Health Aid And Technician (0640)
Announcement
HSJW-27-13103324-DHA

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