Surgical Technicians

Venesco, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier government contractor seeks Surgical Technicians for multiple openings at Madigan Army Medical Center. This role involves using advanced surgical techniques to care for active-duty service members. Ideal candidates will have an accredited education in surgical technology and certification. Exciting opportunities to impact lives in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) or similar certification.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Set up surgical trays and assist during operations.
• Maintain a sterile environment and prepare patients.
• Track and manage surgical instruments and supplies.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Emergency response

Patient care

Surgical instruments knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from CAAHEP or ABHES accredited Surgical Technology program

U.S. Armed Forces surgical technician training

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating room equipment

Job description

Description

Venesco, LLC is a premier Government contractor providing Healthcare, R&D, IT and Engineering services to facilities throughout the country. Venesco is known for its commitment to excellence and employee-centric environment. Submit your resume to be considered for our openings now!

Venesco is recruiting for Surgical Technicians to provide services at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Multiple openings exist. Surgical Technicians will care for active-duty service members and their dependents. This is an excellent opportunity to use your expertise to make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country!

Hours: Surgical Technicians may work a variety of schedules:

Day Shift Duty Schedules: 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, 8:45 am to 5:15 pm, 10:45 am to 7:15 pm, 6:45 am to 5:15 pm, or 6:45 am to 7:15 pm

Evening Shift Schedules: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm

Night Shift Schedules: 2245-0715, 1845-0715

Duties:

Performs the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings. Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies. Maintain a clean safe environment for the patient either by active participation in cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance. Immediately report events to the registered nurse or officer in charge and document notification. Serve as a member of the surgical team in an operating room by providing support for surgical procedures ranging from routine (e.g., appendectomy, myringotomy, herniorrhaphy) to complex, high risk (e.g., neurosurgery, thoracic, cardiovascular, orthopedic) or trauma (multisystem involvement due to vehicular accidents, gunshot, knife wounds) procedures. HCW regularly encounters patients classed as “sickest of the sick”, i.e., not expected to survive 24 hours with or without surgery. Follows preoperative nursing care plan in preparing the patient and the operating room for surgery Transports patients from hospital units to the operating room assuring safe transportation of the patient. Screens patient prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given, that jewelry, dentures and any prosthetic devices have been removed. Checks patient’s chart and identification band for completeness. Comforts patients fearing surgery.

Checks rooms for cleanliness, runs electrical checks to see if suctioning, cauterizing and other equipment is operating properly. Sets up special equipment and systems, such as operating microscopes, television equipment, prosthesis, skin graft equipment, operating lights, defibrillators, etc. Selects, assembles and organizes supplies, equipment and instruments for specific surgical procedures in accordance with operative work sheets, physician preference card and/or conferring with physicians and/or charge nurse, and specialty equipment vendors. Knowledge of a wide range of instruments, suture materiel and highly specialized and complex equipment used for various surgical procedures and skill to identify, use and make adjustments needed in equipment and surgical instrumentation. Skill to anticipate the needs of surgeon/anesthesiologist and respond to surgical emergencies such as hemorrhage or other life and/or limb threatening situations. The HCW must know and select the appropriate guideline based upon the patient’s condition. Judgement is required in preparing for alternatives and emergency contingencies. Instant adjustment as a critical member of the surgery team is required to adapt to individual patient situations.

Responsible for maintenance of aseptic procedures during preparation for, and assistance with, surgical procedures. Follows intraoperative nursing care plan in caring for and monitoring the patient during the surgical procedure. Assists in positioning and draping the patient for the specific procedure by anticipating the surgeon’s needs. Remains alert for complications developing during surgery such as hemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest. Immediately notifies surgeon and supplies instrument to correct the situation. Performs sharp counts, measures blood and fluid loss. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts under direct observation of a registered nurse. Assists with application of dressings. Requires practical knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment needed to perform full range of surgical procedures to include trauma where rapid adjustments to tools/instruments utilized is required. Complexity is increased by the requirement to make instantaneous decisions when faced with a surgical emergency such as hemorrhage. Precise coordination of action with other members of the surgical team and quick, accurate response to surgeon orders is required to ensure patient well-being.

Cleans operating room after surgery; removes and disposes of soiled and/or contaminated materials; changes linen; washes instruments and assembles them for sterilization. Replenishes sterile supplies and restocks shelves. Set up and performs first echelon maintenance on all OR equipment. In the absence of housekeeping personnel, performs mopping, disinfecting, etc. Assists operating Room Nurse to maintain adequate supplies for the specific surgical service assigned.

Requirements

Education: 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, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.

Certification: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.

Experience:One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.

Venesco LLC, is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Venesco is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.