Surgical Health Technician: OR Prep & Sterile Tech

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

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.