(Archived) Surgical Technologist - OR/General Surgery

Surgical Technologist job in San Antonio, Texas.

The 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.

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

• Monday-Friday days
• Holidays off
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Surgical Technologist 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.
• 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 the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance.
• Supplies: maintain supplies levels/organize/clean/monitor expiration dates
• Minor procedures: Set up/assist/break down room/transport dirty surgical instruments to SPD/ transport Specimen to lab/daily room checks/pharmacy supply of lidocaine is available
• Assist surgeon with preoperative process: escort patient to exam rooms/process in take forms/vital signs

Surgical Technologist Job Qualifications:

• 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 - one of the following recommended:
  • Certified as a Surgical Technician (CST) from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • certified as a Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • 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

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