Medical Instrument Technician (Surgical Technologist) - GS-0649-08
About The Position
This position provides direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multi-specialties. The A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center is a Department of Defense medical facility located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia. It is one of the largest medical facilities in Northern Virginia and provides all levels of inpatient and outpatient medical care. The facility maintains a 24-hour emergency department and is tasked with maintaining unique capabilities to support continuity of government operations in the event of crisis. The facility opened in August 2011, replacing Fort Belvoir's existing medical facility and integrating significant portions of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In addition to its primary facility at Fort Belvoir, the hospital also operates the DiLorenzo TRICARE Health Clinic (DTHC) at the Pentagon and satellite health centers in Fairfax and Dumfries, Virginia.
Requirements
- US Citizen
- One year of specialized experience which includes assisting surgical providers in a variety of procedures; and maintaining various surgical equipment or instruments before, during, or after the operation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
- One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Biomedical Technology, Surgical Technology, or Cardiovascular Technology.
- A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of hours of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.
Responsibilities
- Check patient's chart, surgical consent, and identification band for completeness.
- Assist in positioning of patients for procedures, ensuring the patient has been correctly prepared for surgery.
- Perform sponge, needle and sharps count during various periods of all surgical procedures.
- Obtain sterile supplies, equipment, positioning devices, instrumentation, sutures, sponges, dressing, linens, etc., for specific procedures.
- Ensure the availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
- Pass instruments and equipment to the surgeon during surgical procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs.
- Have a working knowledge of the surgical scheduling system (S3) to be able to schedule surgeries and pull reports when needed.
- Prepare a patient for surgery; arrange Operating Room (OR) equipment, instruments, and supplies accord to the preference of the surgeons and nurses.
- Select, assemble, and organize required supplies (setup, connect, test, operate drills, saws, etc.) and instruments for surgical procedure.
- Work as an integral part of the healthcare team alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other personnel before, during and after surgery.
- Provide direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multi-specialties.
- After the operation, apply dressings and prepare the OR for the next case.
- Performs Other Duties as Assigned
Benefits
- competitive compensation packages
- paid time off
- medical benefits
- student loan repayments
- retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
