Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Eglin AFB, FL

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Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Eglin AFB, FL

Location:

Eglin AFB, FL

Description:

Surgical Technologist Location: Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Position Type- Onsite EM Key Solutions is seeking a full-time Operating Room - Surgical Technologist in support of the Operating Room at Eglin Hospital at Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, FL. The work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 am - 3:30 pm, which includes a 45-minute non-paid lunch break. Very limited On-Call and Call-Back. Practice Specific Details and Tasks: 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, including restocking surgical supplies. Maintain a clean, safe environment for the patient by actively participating in the cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance. The OR/Surgical Technologist shall perform as an operating room technician in any capacity needed as a scrub technician to include scrubbing, circulating, floating, and patient transport duties. The OR/Surgical Technician will perform duties in Sterile Processing and Distribution Department as required. The OR/Surgical Technician shall assist with the orientation and training of newly-assigned and inexperienced personnel. The OR/Surgical Technician shall recognize medical emergencies and respond appropriately. Initiate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if required. Shall assist the surgical team in administering advanced cardiac life support measures when necessary. The OR/Surgical Technician shall participate in in-service and continuing education programs as required. The OR/Surgical Technician shall establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers, and other health team members. Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Shall ensure preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed. Shall comply with established clinic standards of care and ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits. Shall perform limited administrative duties, which include: maintaining statistical records of workload; maintaining records of hours worked (including DMHRSi); operating and manipulating automated systems (such as Surgical scheduling System-S3); participating in education programs and clinical staff quality assurance functions and Process Action Teams. Shall comply with the provisions of the MTF Hazardous Materials Control instruction for containment and cleanup of infectious waste. Shall assist with routing medical material management activities. Shall accomplish routine safety checks on fixed and moveable medical equipment and fixtures. Shall perform routine and specialized housekeeping activities. Prepare OR for surgery by setting up and opening sterile supplies and instruments. Apply principles of asepsis, infection control, and medical ethics. Shall assist with terminal cleanup of OR and prepare for follow-up procedures. Shall receive, decontaminate, and clean soiled patient care items. Assembles, wraps and sterilizes instrument sets, supplies, and linen packs. Stores, Maintains and distributes sterile patient care items. Shall assist the circulating nurse with patient positioning and preparing records, reports, and requests. Shall prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory. Shall perform scrub duties in OR to include but not limited to scrubbing hands and arms and donning sterile gowns and gloves. Shall prepare and maintain sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment of draped tables and stands. Shall count sponges, needles, instruments, and related items with the circulating nurse before, during, and after surgical procedures. Shall assist the operative team with applying sterile drapes to the surgical field. Shall pass instruments, sutures, and other supplies to the sterile operative team. Shall anticipate surgeon needs and provide additional assistance as directed for patient care. Shall care for surgical specimens on the sterile field, cleaning and preparing instruments and reusable supplies for terminal sterilization and decontamination. Shall know fundamentals of anatomy and physiology; principles of asepsis and sterile techniques; preparing and storing surgical sets and packs, surgical instrumentation, and equipment; OR and anesthesia procedures; pathology as it applies to specimen care and handling; basic microbiology and infection control principles; basic surgical pharmacology; sterilizing and disinfecting procedures; surgical and anesthesia complications and their treatment; hospital and OR environmental hazards and safety procedures; handling and storage of compressed gases; basic medical material procedures; legal aspects of preoperative care and medical ethics; roles and qualifications of surgical team members; and basic clinical functions. Shall possess knowledge of emergency procedures in order to react promptly and appropriately to provide effective care during emergency situations, respiratory or cardiac arrest. Shall have knowledge and skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist the surgical team in providing support measures. Shall possess the ability to acquire and use basic computer skills to enter patient data and extract patient information from a variety of sources to include Composite Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (ALTHA), and Integrated Clinical Database (ICDB). Shall possess knowledge of various training methods and interpersonal skills in order to develop a rapport with the patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented and a supportive, trusting relationship is established. Shall possess knowledge of and ability to demonstrate leadership skills in order to provide guidance, counseling, training, and professional evaluation. Shall possess knowledge of operating a wide variety of medical equipment/non-medical equipment to ensure patient and staff safety, proper equipment maintenance, and accessibility. Shall possess basic knowledge of established clinic standards of care and Joint Commission requirements for clinical and documentation protocols, safety, infection control, performance improvement, etc., to ensure compliance with policies and provide consistent training and guidance for clinic staff. Shall possess knowledge in management and daily operation of an operating room, servicing a large number of patients with a variety of healthcare needs and illnesses. Required Qualifications: Education: Graduate from a Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on 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. Experience: Minimum of 24 months full-time experience within the past 36 months in a multi-specialty surgical environment which includes Orthopedics, Obstetrics/Gynecology to include Cesarean Sections, Vascular and General Surgery. Clinical Certification: 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. Life Support Certifications: Possess ARC or AHA BLS certification. Clearance: Applicants selected must possess the ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance. About EM Key Solutions: Founded in 2015, EM Key Solutions, Inc. (EMKS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) offering a broad range of services to support Federal Government enterprises in meeting their mission requirements and business demands. Relationships are key to EMKS! We adopt a customer-centric approach and proven management processes for every project we undertake. Through sound leadership and management principles, EMKS focuses on offering its clients the solutions they need to be successful throughout the project management lifecycle at the most competitive rates If you are curious to learn more about EM Key Solutions, please visit our website at https://www.emkeysolutions.com/ EMKS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining qualified and talented individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Reasonable Accommodation Requests EM Key Solutions is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail XXXX@EMKEYSOLUTIONS.COM or call: (727)-292-XXXX Human Resources. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. E-Verify As a Federal Contractor, we are required to use E-Verify to validate employees' ability to work legally in the United States. EEO is the Law The law requires EM Key Solutions to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination EM Key Solutions will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: https://www.emkeysolutions.com/labor-notices

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