Otolaryngology (ENT) Technician

Otolaryngology (ENT) Technician

Join a surgical team that supports ear, nose, and throat care for our military community. Location: Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH), Fort Carson, CO Start Date: ASAP upon completion of onboarding and security verification Schedule: MondayFriday, 8-hour shift between 07301630 (30-minute unpaid lunch); no on-call

Be the Right Hand of the ENT Team Evans Army Community Hospital is looking for an Otolaryngology Technician to support surgeons and clinic staff in both the operating room and the ENT clinic. You will scrub in on ENT procedures, prepare patients and equipment, and keep the clinic running smoothly. If you take pride in precision, enjoy a mix of surgical and clinic work, and want to be part of a team that supports service members and their families, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as "scrub" assistant to the surgeon in major and minor ear, nose, and throat surgeries and procedures
• Occasionally serve as first surgical assistant
• Check operating room setup and arrange supplies and instruments as needed
• Care for, identify, label, and deliver specimens to pathology
• Perform point-of-use cleaning for contaminated instruments

Clinic & Patient Care

• Screen and check in patients, escort and transport them safely, and record vital signs, medications, and routine intake information
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care, such as removing nasal packing, splints, and sutures, and redressing and cleaning wounds
• Prepare and administer routine medications under the supervision of the physician and clinic RN
• Assist with recovery room or basic nursing duties, monitor patients, and carry out post-operative orders
• Help identify and manage postoperative complications
• Provide patient and parent education as requested and order diagnostic labs as required

Equipment, Supplies & Support

• Perform high-level disinfection (HLD) of laryngoscopes following manufacturer instructions and Joint Commission requirements
• Assemble, operate, and maintain diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and complete routine safety and preventive maintenance checks
• Support Speech Pathology with laryngoscope setup, stroboscopy, and endoscopic swallowing evaluations
• Help manage supply inventory and coordinate disposal of expired items
• Use computer systems for scheduling, radiology and lab results, and other clinic administrative activities

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented surgical technician who takes instrument handling and infection control seriously
• Comfortable moving between the operating room and a busy clinic
• A caring communicator who puts patients and families at ease
• Organized, dependable, and proactive about keeping supplies and equipment ready
• A team player who thrives alongside surgeons, nurses, and other clinic staff

Qualifications Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a surgical technologist program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES

Experience

• At least 12 months of experience as a surgical services technician within the last 36 months

Certifications & Licensure

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• No professional license or board certification required

Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship (required for all positions on this contract)
• Ability to submit a complete qualifying package at least 15 days before placement
• Meet DoD health requirements before placement
  • Hepatitis B series with a positive titer; MMR and varicella (series or positive titer)
  • Annual influenza vaccine and tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or QuantiFERON)

Why You'll Love It Here Hands-on variety: Combine OR scrub duties, clinic care, and equipment work. Meaningful mission: Support the health of Soldiers, retirees, and military families. Federal liability protection: Malpractice claims are handled under 10 U.S.C. 1089, so no personal malpractice policy is required. Predictable schedule: MondayFriday daytime hours with no on-call. Stable contract: 12-month base period with four 12-month option years. Colorado living: Fort Carson sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs.

Ready to Join Us? If you are ready to put your skills to work for those who serve, Apply today and let's build something meaningful together.

French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.