Surgical Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Surgical Technologists to support the Department of Anesthesia and Operative Services at Madigan Army Medical Center . The Surgical Technologist works as part of the operating room team, preparing patients, instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies before surgery; assisting surgeons and nurses during procedures; maintaining sterile technique; and cleaning and resetting the OR afterward.

This position supports procedures ranging from routine surgeries to complex, high-risk, neurosurgical, thoracic, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and trauma cases . Candidates must be comfortable working with critically ill patients and responding quickly during surgical emergencies.

Duties :

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain sterile and aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
• Prepare, position, and drape patients for surgery.
• Assist surgeons and the OR team during routine, complex, and trauma surgeries .
• Pass instruments and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Perform required sponge, needle, sharp, and instrument counts .
• Respond quickly to surgical emergencies and patient-safety concerns.
• Assist with postoperative dressings and patient care.
• Clean, restock, and prepare the OR and instruments after procedures. 

Qualifications:

Education: Certificate required. Graduate of a Surgical Technology program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES , OR completion of formal U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force training as a surgical technician, surgical technologist, or operating room technician. The PWS permits requests for education equivalency determinations.

Certification: Must possess one of the following:

• CST – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); OR 
• TS-C – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); OR 
• Qualifying Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) certification as a surgical/operating room technician. 

BLS: Basic Life Support required in accordance with the base contract.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 2 years as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician.

Schedule:
Surgical Technologists work rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.

Potential duty hours include:

• Day: 0645–1515 
• Day: 0845–1715 
• Day: 1045–1915 
• Extended Day: 0645–1715 
• Extended Day: 0645–1915 
• Evening: 1445–2315 
• Night: 2245–0715 
• Night: 1845–0715 
• Weekend Day: 0700–1900 
• Weekend Night: 1900–0700 

A 30-minute unpaid mandatory meal break is provided during the shift.

Skills and Abilities :

• Strong knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques .
• Skilled in preparing surgical instruments, supplies, and OR equipment .
• Ability to assist with routine, complex, high-risk, and trauma surgeries .
• Ability to anticipate surgeon and anesthesia team needs during procedures.
• Skilled in patient positioning, draping, surgical counts, and postoperative support .
• Ability to recognize and respond quickly to surgical emergencies .
• Strong knowledge of infection control and patient safety .
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary operating room environment .
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and teamwork skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident with valid documentation. 
• Must satisfy required occupational health, physical examination, TB screening, immunization, and annual vaccination requirements. 
• Must complete applicable DHA/MTF security, background, access, and mandatory training requirements. 
• Must maintain professional appearance and comply with infection-control and PPE requirements. Government provides daily uniforms and required PPE.