(Archived) Surgical Technologist - Otorhinolaryngology

Surgical Technologist - Otorhinolaryngology job in San Antonio, Texas.

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
• Days!
• 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:

• Monitoring and recording physiological measurements.
• Performing portions of medical treatment, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
• Caring for, observing, and reporting on postoperative patients and seriously or critically ill and injured patients.
• Recording treatments and procedures rendered, and observed effects.
• Preparing and administering medications under provider supervision.
• Assisting providers with application/removal of splints, sutures, staples, and dressings as instructed. Performing cerumen debridement under otomicroscopy.
• Assisting providers with minor clinical procedures to include, but not limited to myringotomy & pressure equalization tube placement, punch and other diagnostic biopsies, and fine needle aspiration.
• Accompanying surgeon to the operating room to circulate, scrub and/or assist in surgical procedures if necessary.
• Operating computer systems for scheduling patient appointments, obtaining radiological and laboratory results or other items associated with patient care. Providing patient/parent education as requested.
• Performing or assisting with the performance of specialized testing and examinations.
• Performing administrative duties pertaining to the surgical services flight to include but not limited to peer review, supply custodian, and continuous process improvement projects.
• Knowledge in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; nursing theory, techniques and procedures; team nursing; patient needs; emergency medical treatment to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aseptic technique, medical ethics, and legal aspects; prescribed drugs and their administration; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, hygiene and sanitation; risk management, disaster preparedness and transportation of sick and wounded. Mechanisms of anaphylaxis and shock and their treatment; and pharmacology of various drug groups.

Surgical Technologist - Otorhinolaryngology Job Qualifications:

• BLS
• 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, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
  
• At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months in the field of Otorhinolaryngology.

• 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.

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