Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) - Operating Room, Full Time, Day

Defense Health Agency (DHA) Fort Belvoir, VA

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1 week ago

Medical Instrument Technician (Surgical Technologist) - GS-0649-08

Overview About This Position: This position is located at the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, VA. 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.. Fort Belvoir is a United States Army base located on 8,656 acres along the Potomac River in Fairfax County, VA. It encompasses a population of 47,000 and is well-positioned a mere 12 miles south of Washington, DC. A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center is a Department of Defense medical facility located on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, outside of Washington D.C. In conjunction with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Belvoir provides the Military Health System medical capabilities of the National Capital Region Medical Directorate (NCR MD), a joint unit providing comprehensive care to members of the United States Armed Forces located in the capital area, and their families. The facility is located on a U.S. Army installation but operates as one of the first joint service medical facilities in the U.S. military, staffed with uniformed medical personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The hospital 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 but, like most U.S. military hospitals, transfers patients in need of a trauma center to equipped civilian medical facilities. As part of federal emergency planning in the National Capitol Region, the hospital is also tasked with maintaining unique capabilities to support continuity of government operations in the event of crisis. The $1.03 billion, 1.3 million-square-foot facility opened in August 2011, replacing Fort Belvoir's existing medical facility, DeWitt Army Community Hospital, and integrating significant portions of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., in accordance with 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act. 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. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ Who May Apply: US Citizen This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Responsibilities As a Medical Instrument Technician (Surgical Technologist) you will: 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 Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizen In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: 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). OR Education: 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. OR Combination of Education and Experience: 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. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

1 week ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Full Time

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Commitment to Care Bonus potential for Qualifying External Candidates Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice. Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience. Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures. Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Assists in turnover of room between cases. Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request. Maintains a safe and orderly environment. Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process. Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills. Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire Clinical education and/or experience must meet one of the following criteria: a. Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred) b. Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in Virginia with one year operating room experience c. Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with a minimum of seven (7) years hospital operating room experience Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire. Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. ‎ Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.” ‎

1 week ago

Surgical Technician - Operating Room, Full Time, Day

3 weeks ago

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room, Full Time, Weekends

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Specialty Coordinator/Registered Nurse, this position provides assistance to nursing staff by communicating changes in patient status and preparing the Operating Room (OR) rooms with necessary equipment. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Collaborates with the care team in the formation of the patient’s plan of care to achieve desired outcomes for the patient based on physician preference cards, current assessment findings, diagnostic reports, and standards of care/practice. Communicates safe therapeutic care for patient throughout the patient’s perioperative experience. Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Prepares OR rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment. Follows aseptic technique in opening sterile supplies and during set up for procedures. Drapes patients and assists the surgical team during operative procedures. Assists in turnover of room between cases. Provides input for changes to physician preference cards according to surgeon's request. Maintains a safe and orderly environment. Participates in hospital wide infection control plan and quality improvement process. Demonstrates effective communication, customer service, and team building skills. Accepts responsibility for professional growth and development. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire Clinical education and/or experience must meet one of the following criteria: a. Graduate of an approved formal program to include one of the following: OR Technology, Surgical Scrub Tech, or Surgical Technology (six months experience preferred) b. Licensed Practical Nurse eligible to practice in Virginia with one year operating room experience c. Trained Scrub/Operating Room Tech with a minimum of seven (7) years hospital operating room experience Must become a Certified Surgical Technologist within 6 months of hire. Effective December 2021, registration with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Technologist required. As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. ‎ Required Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead. Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.” ‎

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Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist (CVOR) - Operating Room, Full Time