(Archived) Surgical Technologist / Lab Technician - Urology

Surgical / Lab Technician - Urology job in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

• Full-time hours
• Day shifts
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Surgical / Lab Technician - Urology Job Overview:

• Hospital based
• Accomplishes routine safety checks and operator preventive maintenance on fixed and moveable medical equipment and fixtures.
• Performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities.
• Able to perform uroflow and post-void residual testing in conjunction with physician.
• Performs catheterization and irrigation of bladders of patients using aseptic techniques following a separate set of instructions for each treatment; inserts and drains indwelling catheters, establishing tidal drainage by inserting catheter, connecting tubing and securing tubing at the proper level; irrigates suprapubic catheters.
• Operates the Urodynamic Monitoring equipment.
• Prepares and administers prescribed medications by intramuscular injection such as antibiotics, hormones and antiantrogens under the supervision of the physician and clinic RN.
• Records on patients record medication, route, dose and any problems.
• May be required to administer intravesical chemotherapy.
• Performs recovery room or basic nursing duties. Assists surgeon and nursing staff with monitoring and recording vital signs. Administers oxygen, helps arouse patient, and carries out surgeon's post-operative orders. Assists with identifying and managing of postoperative complications.
• Performs general clinic functions.
• Prepares patients, instruments, supplies, and equipment for specialized procedures in the OR and specialty clinics.

Surgical / Lab Technician - Urology Job Qualifications:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months as a surgical services technician.
• Completion of an accredited surgical service and clinical course.
• Completion of a surgical technologist program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Must have knowledge of anatomy and physiology to include the location, appearance, and function of various major systems, especially the urinary, digestive, and respiratory systems in order to interpret the examination request accurately; functioning and interrelationship of the various organs appearing on the film and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the radiograph for diagnostic use; radiation protection standards, devices and techniques, including concepts of accumulated dosage and genetic changes; effects of radiation on living organisms, and the effects of X-ray technique on patient and operator exposure in order to assure that adequate safeguards are maintained; recognition when changes of equipment or procedures might result in increased exposures and recommend methods to prevent such exposure; and in the positioning of patients for a wide variety of difficult radiographic examinations, such as cystograms and excretory urograms.

Position contingent on contract award with an expected April 2019 start date. Incumbents HIGHLY encourage to contact us! Come join our team of healthcare professionals!