Surgical Technician
About The Position
MaxMed Healthcare, in partnership with ReadiForce Government Solutions LLC, is seeking a qualified Surgical Technician (Surgical Technologist) to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. The Surgical Technician will provide personal ancillary services in the Department of Surgery in support of operating room and perioperative operations across the Tripler Army Medical Center system of care. This labor category is designated mission essential. Join a mission-driven team delivering exceptional care to service members, retirees, and their families.
Requirements
- Certificate. Graduate from a Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES, OR completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces for surgical technicians, surgical technologists, or operating room technicians.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA, OR Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from NCCT, OR a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical/operating room technician.
- Minimum of three (3) continuous years of recent experience (one year of which must have occurred within the last year) working as a scrub tech in an operating room setting, with diverse surgical experience (general surgery, urology, robotics, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic, eye, ENT, GYN, vascular, and orthopedic surgery).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must meet all DHA health requirements: immunizations, annual seasonal influenza vaccination, TB screening (TST/IGRA within 3 months of reporting to TAMC), and a physical examination confirming fitness for duty.
- Must pass security investigative requirements, including fingerprinting and completion of an SF-86 (or equivalent OPM investigative product); Child Background Check if working with children.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (U.S. Citizen).
Nice To Haves
- Equivalency determination may be requested for education.
- Waivers may be granted by the Contracting Officer for Surgical Services for experience on an ad hoc basis.
Responsibilities
- Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
- Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, including restocking surgical supplies.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient through active participation in cleaning clinical spaces, operating rooms, and equipment, or by guiding other personnel.
- Aid the surgical team by performing a surgical scrub and other support services for major and minor procedures, anticipating the surgeon's needs according to procedure and operative technique.
- Perform scrubbing and circulating duties across surgical specialties: general surgery, robotics, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, OMFS, vascular, and orthopedic surgery.
- Apply principles of sterile technique; conduct point-of-use cleaning and transport the surgical case cart to Sterile Processing and waste/linen to the soiled utility room.
- Transport surgical patients, laboratory specimens, and blood products.
- Prepare instrumentation and supplies for surgery, including various methods of sterilization.
Benefits
- Compensated at the regular rate for federally recognized holidays worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
