Health Technician (Surgical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Health Technician (Surgical) at Womack Army Medical Center, Directorate of Surgery, Department of Surgery. The primary functions are performing scrub and circulating duties across a range of specialties and levels of complexity, providing critical support in routine and trauma cases. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

The position may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying work schedules. It is designated both Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential; the incumbent must make every attempt to report on time or remain on duty during severe weather and must report or remain at work during emergencies to support mission operations.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience preparing patients for surgical procedures and assembling sterile instruments and equipment based on the surgical procedure. This experience must be at the next lower grade/level position in federal service (GS-05).
• Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Complete a background investigation and meet suitability or fitness requirements for Federal employment; recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18 entails initial and periodic background re-verification.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment screening, and be subject to random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempted, and complete immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to demonstrate continued physical health and ability to perform the duties.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Surgical Technician; applicants with this licensure should attach a copy of their certification.

Responsibilities

• Assemble surgical instruments and equipment based on the procedure and the surgeon’s preference.
• Provide surgical instruments and supplies, such as sponges, sutures, and solutions, as requested by surgical staff.
• Monitor the safe handling and disposal of sharp and biohazardous materials.
• Screen patients for completeness of preoperative documentation.
• Transport patients from hospital units to the operating room.
• Position patients for specific surgical procedures.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

What This Job Offers

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