Surgical Technologist

U.S Air Force; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force seeks Surgical Services Specialists to support surgeons and care teams in the operating room.

Responsibilities include anesthesia assistance, preparing the surgical area, sterilization, and coordinating diagnostic orders to ensure smooth procedures. Basic Military Training and Technical Training pathways lead to certification in Surgical Services Technology, with placement at designated medical facilities.

Qualifications

• You must be 17-42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.
• High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
• Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Responsibilities

• Assist anesthesia personnel
• Organize the medical environment in preparation for patient care
• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating area
• Order diagnostic laboratory and radiographic procedures as directed

Skills

Assist anesthesia

Organize operating area

Prepare sterile area

Order diagnostic procedures

Education

Basic Military Training

Technical Training

Job description

It takes a team of professionals to ensure that our Airmen and their families get surgical care when they need it. Responsible for assisting surgeons during operations, Surgical Service specialists ensure that every procedure goes as smoothly as possible. These professionals play an integral role on any healthcare team and perform a wide range of critical tasks, from sterilizing tools and prepping the operating room to helping with anesthesia and assisting with patient care.

What you’ll do

• Assist anesthesia personnel
• Organize the medical environment in preparation for patient care
• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating area
• Order diagnostic laboratory and radiographic procedures as directed

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Basic Military Training

7.5 weeks

TECHNICAL TRAINING

32 - 46 days

TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Designated Medical Facility

STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Surgical Services Technology

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

You must be 17-42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.

High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB