Surgical Technologist

Company: Luke & Associates
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGISTSite Of Service* Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA Position Qualification/Requirements* Degree: Certificate. * Education: 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:* 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.* Experience Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience as a Surgical Technologist within the preceding 2 years, including experience assisting Main Operating Room surgeons (to include but not limited to OB/GYN, Orthopedic, Pediatric, and Urology).* Additional Certificate: Basic life support (BLS) from AHA* Additional requirement: Undergo ocular examination to establish baseline ocular function as appropriate to the occupational laser risk associated with the position. The examination will be provided by the Government.* U.S. Citizenship: HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.* English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.* HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services requiredHours* Services shall be provided in the assigned clinical area Monday through Friday between the hours of 0600 and 1800. * The HCWs may be assigned to other areas in the MTF in support of surgical cases (for example, Sterile Processing, Labor and Delivery, Orthopedic Clinic, etc.). * Typical shift schedule could be as short as 6 hours, 8.5 hours, and as long as 10 hours and includes a 30-minute or 1 hour uncompensated meal break.* In no instance will the HCWs be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours in a 2-week period. * The specific schedule for each two-week period will be schedule one month in advance.* SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLSMust be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.#INDLP3

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