Health Technician (Surgical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Riley, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open continuous Direct Hire announcement for multiple Health Technician positions at Fort Riley, Kansas. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. The position supports surgical procedures in the Operating Room by transporting and positioning patients, preparing instruments and supplies, assisting during procedures, and cleaning and maintaining the operating room and related equipment. The position is designated Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential, and may require reporting during severe weather, contingency operations, natural disasters, or other emergencies.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience assisting in surgical procedures, preparing supplies and/or equipment in the operating room, and maintaining operating room(s) 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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification does not replace BLS.
A pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening are required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required depending on the position.
Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis.
A Personnel Security Investigation and background investigation are required; periodic re-verification applies because the position involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Must meet Selective Service registration certification requirements if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
May be required to work irregular hours, on call, evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.
Must report to work during severe weather and designated emergency or contingency situations.

Responsibilities

Transport patients from hospital units to the Operating Room while ensuring safe transportation.
Position patients or assist with positioning and draping them for specific procedures.
Select, assemble, and organize supplies, equipment, and instruments for specific surgical procedures.
Hand instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
Obtain sterile supplies, sutures, dressings, and linens for specific procedures.
Clean the operating room after surgery.
Operate equipment such as ultrasonic cleaners and washer sterilizers.
Assemble operating room carts according to the schedule.
Report for work during severe weather, contingency operations, natural disasters, or other emergency situations, as required by the position’s essential designations.