Health Technician (Surgical)

U.S. Department of Defense; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Health Technician (Surgical) to support presurgical, surgical, and postsurgical workflows within a Medical Treatment Facility. The role includes preparing instruments, assisting anesthesia, and maintaining sterile conditions throughout procedures.

The position involves shift work, background investigations, and compliance with health and safety requirements, including potential influenza vaccination and pre-placement medical examinations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to assist in presurgical and surgical settings.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control.
• Ability to prepare instruments and supplies per procedure needs.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and prep before transport; position patient for surgery.
• Prepare and organize instruments and supplies based on surgeon preference and procedure needs.
• Anticipate surgeon instrument needs and assist with counts and dressing application.
• Obtain and open sterile supplies, set up equipment, and assist anesthesia during surgery.
• Record surgery details and ensure sterile technique is followed at all times.
• Clean and disinfect operating room, restock supplies, and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Sterilize, inspect, label, and store instrument trays with proper documentation.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Patient prep

Job description

About the Position: This position serves as a Health Technician (Surgical) in a Medical Treatment Facility, responsible for presurgical, surgical, postsurgical, and equipment and operating maintenance.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Duties

• Verify patient identity, pre-op meds, and removal of jewelry, dentures, and prosthetics before transport; position and secure patient for surgery while providing reassurance.
• Prepare and organize instruments and supplies based on surgeon preference and procedure needs.
• Anticipate surgeon’s instrument needs and assist with counts and dressing application.
• Obtain and open sterile supplies, set up equipment, and assist anesthesia throughout surgery.
• Record surgery details and make sure sterile technique is followed at all times.
• Clean and disinfect operating room , process instrument, restock supplies, and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Sterilize, inspect, label, and store instrument trays while maintaining required documentation.

Requirements

• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position may include shift work or rotating shifts (holidays and/or weekends).
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This position may require moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participate in random drug urinalysis testing.