Health Technician (Surgical) - GS-0621-07

DHA • JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), located at Fort Sam Houston in Joint Base San Antonio, is the United States Army's premier medical institution. It is a 425-bed academic medical center and the Department of Defense's largest facility and only Level 1 trauma center. The center includes ten organizations, including community medical clinics, and is staffed by more than 8,000 military personnel, civilians, and contractors. This role is in the Operating Room.

The Health Technician (Surgical) supports surgical procedures by transporting patients, preparing supplies and equipment, assisting the anesthetist, preparing and cleaning the operating room, arranging instruments, and positioning and draping patients. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation open to U.S. citizens. Salary is up to $66,563 per year. The position is classified as GS-0621-07.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience assisting in surgical procedures, preparing supplies and/or equipment in the operating room, or preparing operating rooms after procedures; OR one full year of graduate-level education in a directly related field, such as surgical technology; OR a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Applicants qualifying through foreign education must provide documentation that the credentials have been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or that the courses received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients from hospital units to the Operating Room, ensuring safe transportation.
• Select, assemble, and organize supplies, equipment, and instruments for specific surgical procedures.
• Assist the anesthetist during induction and throughout surgical procedures.
• Clean the operating room after surgery.
• Arrange instruments in trays in the correct manner.
• Position or assist in positioning patients and drape them for specific procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Student loan repayments
• Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan, including matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level