(Archived) Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic

Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic job in Dayton, Ohio.

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-Fridays days
• Full-Time hours
• Holidays off
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate and paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic Job Overview:

• Screens and checks-in patients and escorts patients to treatment areas.
• Accurately prepares room & patient for examinations, therapeutic measures and procedures assuring all needed equipment and supplies are available prior to the start of the exam.
• Takes, monitors and records physiological measurements.
• Triages urgent needs.
• Assists with medical treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per treatment protocols.
• Prepares and administers medications under the supervision of a nurse or health care provider.
• Chaperones patients.
• Assembles, maintains, and operates medical, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
• Maintains or assists with appropriate and accurate health record storage and retrieval systems.
• Provides patient/parent education as requested.
• Performs or assists with the performance of specialized testing and examinations.
• Assist with routine and emergency orthopedic procedures.
• Upon completion of procedures and examinations, properly cleans and organizes room and performs any necessary cleaning of equipment as established by departmental policies and procedures and standards.
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Provides patients with the utmost care and attention. All patients shall be assured of their privacy and personal dignity.
• Prepares all documentation to meet or exceed established standards of the MTF, to include, but not limited to, timeliness, accuracy, content and signature. Only MTF and Air Force-approved abbreviations shall be used for documentation of the patient health record.

Surgical Technologist - Orthopedic Job Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Computer competency
• Degree: 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.
• 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.
• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation and within the past 24 months including, but not limited to, microsurgical procedures.

Contract position with a Spring 2019 start date. Position contingent on contract award. Incumbents highly encourage to contact us. Come join our team of healthcare professionals!