Dental Sterilization Technician

**Duties**:

- De-contaminates, sterilizes, and prepares instruments for use by supervising dentist.
- Maintain records of processes involving supply and sterilization.
- Utilize specialized instruments in order to assist the dentist in providing treatment to patients.
- Test equipment on a daily basis to determine effectiveness of sterilization.
- Operate ultrasonic cleaners and instrument washers to remove contamination.
- Train less experienced staff on all aspects of sterilization in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required
- This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification that is sponsored or endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 5% of the time away from your permanent duty station.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties
- This position requires a certification as a radiographer and successful completion of an education program that meets or exceeds the requirements as described in 42 CFR Part.

**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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
- **Certification**:
This position requires a certification as a **radiographer** and successful completion of an education program that meets or exceeds the requirements as described in 42 CFR Part. For more information please visit eCFR : Title 42 of the CFR - Public Health
- **Specialized Experience**:
Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in Federal Service which includes decontamination and sterilization of dental instruments and supplies; performing quality control testing on sterilization equipment; inventorying supplies to determine reordering needs; and assisting a licensed dentist with various dental procedures.
- OR- OR
- the specialized experience as described above but less than one year; and I have some education leading to a bachelor's degree but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
- For more information please visit Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 (opm.gov)

**Education**:
**Additional information**:

- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
- If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
- If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the chil