HEALTH TECHNICIAN (SURGICAL)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a staff member for the Directorate of Nursing Operating Rooms. The position supports general surgery procedures across orthopedic, obstetric, gynecologic, vascular, reconstructive, urology, neurosurgery and trauma cases. This is a U.S.

federal service opportunity. Responsibilities include assisting with assembly of surgical equipment and instruments and preparing supplies based on specific procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including assisting with general surgery procedures such as orthopedic, obstetric/gynecologic, vascular, reconstructive, urology, neurosurgery, and trauma procedures.
• Assisting with the assembly of surgical equipment and instruments.
• Preparing supplies based on specific surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Operating room support

Job description

About the Position

This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Nursing Operating Rooms in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 1) Assisting with general surgery procedures such as orthopedic, obstetric or gynecologic, vascular, reconstructive, urology, neurosurgery, and trauma type procedures; 2) Assisting with the assembly of surgical equipment and instruments; and 3) Preparing supplies based on specific surgical procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).