Operating Room Nursing Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Polk, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital and is the Defense Health Agency’s equivalent of a Surgical Technician. It provides direct surgical support to patients undergoing procedures across multiple specialties in the operating room, including robotic surgery and complex, state-of-the-art procedures. The role is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

The incumbent supports surgical teams by verifying patient documentation and identification, maintaining sterile conditions, preparing and organizing instruments and supplies, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs during procedures. The role may involve irregular work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules, and is designated Mission Essential, requiring reporting during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergencies.

Applicants must meet the GS-06 qualification requirements through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of the two. The position requires current Basic Life Support certification, immunization screening, and a pre-placement medical examination. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination, and the position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Requirements

• For the GS-06 level, one year of specialized experience organizing equipment for surgical procedures, assisting the surgical team during surgery, and performing post-operative operating-room cleaning or stocking; or qualifying education; or a combination of experience and education.
• Alternatively, completion of a half year (9 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a field directly related to the position, such as Nursing or a related field.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify when the computed total is at least 100% of the requirements: months of experience divided by 12, plus completed graduate semester hours divided by 9.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact. Other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing; selectees must consent to random testing.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required, and appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations because the position is Mission Essential.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to accredited U.S. education or receive full course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Check the patient’s chart, surgical consent, and identification band for completeness.
• Perform sponge, needle, and sharps counts at various periods during surgical procedures.
• Select and pass instruments and equipment to the surgeon, anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Select, assemble, and organize supplies and instruments for surgical procedures; set up, connect, test, and operate equipment such as drills and saws.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field.
• Provide direct, specialized surgical support to patients undergoing procedures in multiple operating-room specialties, including robotic surgery.

Benefits

• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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