(Archived) Surgical Technologist – Otorhinolaryngology

Surgical Technologist Otorhinolaryngology job in Tampa, Florida.

The Surgical Technologist Otorhinolaryngology job is within the military medical system and is a civilian position. Civilian and military personnel work together in the extensive military medical system. The hospitals and medical clinics provide services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families and provide a full range of medical services.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)
• Dedication Program Manager to support your employment

Surgical Technologist Otorhinolaryngology Job Overview:

• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings.
• Performs and participates in decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, sterilization, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient either by active participation in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.
• Adhere to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment, disposal of waste and aseptic technique
• Monitor and record physiological measurements
• Perform portions of medical treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures
• Care for, observe, and report on postoperative, critically ill and injured patients
• Record treatments and procedures rendered and observes effects
• Prepare medication under nurse or physician supervision
• Assemble, operate and maintain therapeutic equipment
• Perform basic life support
• Assist providers with application/removal of splints, sutures, staples, and dressing as instructed
• Assist providers with minor clinical procedures to include, but not limited to myringotomy and pressure equalization tube placement, punch and other diagnostic biopsies and fine needle aspiration
• Perform or assist with the performance of specialized testing and examinations
• Accompany surgeon to the operating room to include circulate, scrub and/or assist in surgical procedures including, but not limited to, general head & neck, middle ear, laryngeal, soft palate and throat, nose, and any other procedures as necessary.
• Be able to receive credentials at a civilian External Resource Sharing Agreement hospitals or outpatient surgery centers to assist surgeons.
• Operate computer systems for scheduling patient appointments, obtaining radiological and laboratory result or other items associated with patient care
• Provide patient/parent education as requested
• Perform Front Desk duties to include, but not limited to, Screen and checks-in patients, answer phones, relay messages, book appointments, prepare providers schedules, assist patient's needs
• Prepare all documents to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content and signature.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits
• Provide patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured their privacy and personal dignity.
• Adhere to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment
• Assist with pre-operative packet requirements; prepares documents, orders diagnostic exams and print results
• Perform other administrative functions as assigned, such as, but not limited to infection control monitor, supply custodian, and clinic safety monitor.

Surgical Technologist Otorhinolaryngology Job Qualifications:

• BLS
• Computer Skill Competency
• Certificate
• 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, and Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
• Certification: 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.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.

Position contingent on contract award. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!