Medical Instrument Technician (Surgical Technologist) - GS-0649-08

About the role

This position is located at the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, VA. The facility provides direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery, including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multiple specialties. Fort Belvoir is a United States Army base in Fairfax County, VA, near Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Check patient's chart, surgical consent, and identification band for completeness.
• Absorb and assist in positioning of patients for procedures, ensuring they are correctly prepared for surgery.
• Perform sponge, needle, and sharps count during various periods of all surgical procedures.
• Obtain sterile supplies, equipment, positioning devices, instrumentation, sutures, sponges, dressing, linens, etc., for specific procedures.
• Ensure the availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments and equipment to the surgeon during surgical procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Have a working knowledge of the surgical scheduling system (S3) to be able to schedule surgeries and pull reports when needed.
• Prepare a patient for surgery; arrange Operating Room (OR) equipment, instruments, and supplies according to the preference of the surgeons and nurses.
• Select, assemble, and organize required supplies (setup, connect, test, operate drills, saws, etc.) and instruments for surgical procedure.
• Work as an integral part of the healthcare team alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other personnel before, during, and after surgery.
• Provide direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multi-specialties.
• After the operation, apply dressings and prepare the OR for the next case.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting surgical providers in a variety of procedures; and maintaining various surgical equipment or instruments before, during, or after the operation.
• Education: One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Biomedical Technology, Surgical Technology, or Cardiovascular Technology.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.