Health Technician (Surgical)

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.