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

Director for Surgery Dept. of Preoperative Nursing Main Operating Room

This position is located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Director for Surgery Dept. of Preoperative Nursing Main Operating Room, Bethesda, MD. This position 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 multi-specialties.

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940.

In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

Who May Apply: US Citizen. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Responsibilities

As a Medical Instrument Technician (Surgical Technologist) you will:

• Check patient's chart, surgical consent, and identification band for completeness.
• Assist in positioning of patients for procedures, ensuring the patient has been 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.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizen.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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.

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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of hours of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: