Health Technician (Surgical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Serves as a Health Technician (Surgical) in a Medical Treatment Facility, responsible for presurgical, surgical, and postsurgical care, as well as equipment and operating-room maintenance. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and a recruitment incentive may be authorized.

The technician verifies patient identity and preoperative preparations, positions and reassures patients, prepares instruments and supplies for procedures, and assists the surgical team during operations. The role also includes documenting surgical details, maintaining sterile technique, cleaning and disinfecting the operating room, processing and sterilizing instruments, restocking supplies, and performing basic equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience assisting with assembly of surgical instruments and equipment in the operating room, preparing supplies for specific surgical procedures, and screening and transporting patients; experience must be consistent with duties typically performed at the GS-06 level in federal service.
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must meet initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements; a Personnel Security Investigation is required, and appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies; the position is designated Mission Essential.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity, preoperative medications, and removal of jewelry, dentures, and prosthetics before transport.
• Position and secure patients for surgery while providing reassurance.
• Prepare and organize instruments and supplies according to surgeon preferences and procedure needs.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s instrument needs and assist with counts and dressing application.
• Obtain and open sterile supplies, set up equipment, and assist anesthesia throughout surgery.
• Record surgery details and ensure sterile technique is followed at all times.
• Clean and disinfect the operating room, process instruments, restock supplies, and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Sterilize, inspect, label, and store instrument trays while maintaining required documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed