Health Technician (Surgical) GS-0640-06
About The Position
This position serves as a Civilian Health Technician (Surgical) at Womack Army Medical Center, Directorate of Surgery, Department of Surgery. Named after Medal of Honor recipient, PFC Bryant H. Womack, we are a fully accredited 110-bed, evidenced-based regional medical center and GME facility serving Fort Bragg, the home of Airborne and Special Operations and the largest U.S. Army installation in the world. We manage several outstanding Primary Care practice sites located in Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, Hope Mills, and Linden Oaks. Womack is located in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg which is 2 hours from the beach and 5 hours from the Appalachian Mountains with easy access to I-95 and all points north and south. This central North Carolina location enjoys seasonably palatable weather year-round. Many facilities and services are offered such as first class golfing venues and renowned universities, a skeet range, riding stables, ice skating rink, state-of-the-art fitness centers, daycare, star-quality dining, full service banking, convenience shop, barbershop, and florist.
Requirements
- US Citizens
- One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with retrieving and positioning patients for surgical procedures; assembling sterile instruments and equipment based on the surgical procedure; providing supplies during procedures as requested by surgical team.
- Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Responsibilities
- Transport patients from hospital units to the operating room.
- Screen patients for completeness of preoperative documentation.
- Position the patient for the specific surgical procedure.
- Assembling surgical instruments and equipment based on the procedure and the surgeon’s preference.
- Monitor safe handling and disposal of sharp and biohazardous materials.
- Provide surgical instruments such as sponges, sutures, and solutions as requested by surgical staff.
Benefits
- job security
- a competitive base salary
- bonuses
- moving expenses
- full malpractice coverage
- up to 26 days paid vacation
- 11 days paid Federal Holidays
- a sick leave benefit
- CME opportunities
- a first-class health and retirement benefit package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
