Surgical Technologist (Surge Tech)
About The Position
We are seeking experienced Surgical Technicians/Operating Room Technicians to support surgical teams at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The Surgical Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing patients, operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and specialized equipment while maintaining strict sterile and aseptic techniques. The position supports a wide range of surgical procedures, including routine, complex, high-risk, trauma, and OB/GYN procedures. Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, assisting during procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, performing surgical counts, assisting with postoperative dressings, and maintaining a clean and safe operating room environment. The ideal candidate will have recent Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician experience, strong knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized OR equipment, and the ability to maintain aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures. The technician must be able to respond quickly and accurately to surgical emergencies, communicate effectively with the surgical team, and maintain patient safety in high-pressure situations. This role requires a dependable healthcare professional who can meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. Candidates must possess the required education, training, experience, certification, and documented competency for the position and be able to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, or Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
- Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or possess a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical technician and/or operating room technician.
- BLS certification
- A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician.
- Familiarity with Labor and Delivery and Obstetric procedures is required.
- Certificate
Responsibilities
- Preparing patients
- Preparing operating rooms
- Preparing instruments
- Preparing supplies
- Preparing specialized equipment
- Maintaining strict sterile and aseptic techniques
- Supporting a wide range of surgical procedures, including routine, complex, high-risk, trauma, and OB/GYN procedures
- Positioning patients
- Setting up surgical instruments and equipment
- Assisting during procedures
- Anticipating the needs of the surgical team
- Performing surgical counts
- Assisting with postoperative dressings
- Maintaining a clean and safe operating room environment
- Responding quickly and accurately to surgical emergencies
- Communicating effectively with the surgical team
- Maintaining patient safety in high-pressure situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
