Overview

ERP International, LLC is seeking full-time Surgical Technologist in support of the General Surgery Clinic and Operating Room at Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, NV. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans!  ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces! * Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!

* Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Federal Holidays!

* Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account available!

* Company Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance!

* Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!

* Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm for Clinic; 6:45am - 3:45pm when assigned to the OR; 1 hour unpaid lunch period

Very limited On-Call and Call-Back

Core Duties:Set up clean field as necessary for specific colorectal procedures. Equipment set up, support, and take down for emergency procedures is performed wherever required within the MTF, including but not limited to the OR, ER, and ICU.• Maintains neat, orderly, and safe work area and practices economy in the use of all sterile supplies• Be knowledgeable about professional and practice issues related to the field of colorectal procedures• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient and staff by complying with facility requirements and safety standards• Assists the physician and RN during diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency procedures to include: GI bleeds, foreign body removals, and cholangitis.• Cleans colorectal area and helps to clean procedure and clinic room following colorectal procedures, properly disposes of contaminated supplies and equipment. Disposes of biohazardous waste per infection control guidelines• Performs high level disinfection (HLD) of endoscopes in the instrument processing area such as washing, assembling and sterilizing instruments and ensuring they are functional. Stores instruments and supplies, monitors dated packs and supplies to ensure sterility• Can properly utilize the endoscopic re-processor. Follows manufacturer’s IFUs and works in compliance with TJC requirements• Knows how to test the high level disinfectant for efficacy and can document the test results. Follows manufacturer’s IFUs and works in compliance with TJC requirements• Brushes and rinses scopes after procedure• Knows how to leak test scope for every procedure• Can transport scope following procedure from procedure room to disinfection area in accordance to TJC requirements• Responsible for the care, identification, and labeling of specimens and the delivery of specimens to pathology• Screens and checks-in patients; escorts and transports patients to treatment areas safely using wheelchairs, gurneys, and other mean. Obtains, monitors, and records physiological measurements as required• Utilizes safety measures, masks, gloves, etc.• Prepares procedure rooms and preoperative bays, excluding medications• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff members• Works cooperatively with co-workers, students, and with all patient contact. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.• Keeps accurate inventories of supplies• Knows how to operate all equipment in the Procedure Room/OR.• Assists with patient recovery following procedures, including assistance in identifying and managing post-procedural complications• Attends and performs all required CBTs, department trainings, and maintains knowledge of safety procedures within the facility. Completes orientation, competency verification, and educational programs in accordance with facility and unit specific guidelines• Participates in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed. Provides relevant and timely information to these groups if asked• Assists with process improvement initiativesParticipates in customer service initiatives, quality projects, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services• Maintains or assists with health record input, storage, and retrieval• Transports patients, and related records to and from the OR and recovery room.• Assists nursing staff with preoperative patient preparation activities.• Helps with routing medical materiel management activities.• Accomplishes routine safety checks and operator preventive maintenance on fixed and moveable medical equipment and fixtures.• Performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities. Prepares OR for surgery by setting up and opening sterile supplies and instruments. Performs full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and draping patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings. Ensures surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies. Maintains a clean and 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 environment maintenance.• Assists anesthesia personnel with patient positioning and anesthesia administration.• Applies principles of asepsis, infection control, and medical ethics.• Assists with terminal cleanup of OR and prepares for follow-up procedures.• Receives, decontaminates, and cleans soiled patient care items.• Stores, maintains, and distributes sterile patient care items.• Assists the circulating nurse with preparing records, reports, and requests.• Prepares specimens for transport to the laboratory.• Performs scrub duties in operating room. Scrubs hands and arms and dons sterile gown and gloves. Prepares and maintains sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment of draped tables and stands. Counts sponges, needles, instruments, and related items with circulating nurse before, during, and after surgical procedures. Assists the operative team with applying sterile drapes to the surgical field. Passes instruments, sutures, and other supplies to the sterile operative team. Anticipates surgeon’s needs, and provides additional assistance as directed. Cares for surgical specimens on the sterile field. Cleans and prepares instruments and reusable supplies for terminal sterilization and decontamination.• Performs recovery room or basic nursing duties. Assists surgeon and nursing staff with monitoring and recording vital signs. Administers oxygen, helps arouse patient, and carries out surgeon’s post-operative orders. Assists with identifying and managing of postoperative complications.• Performs general clinic functions. Prepares patients, instruments, supplies, and equipment for specialized procedures in the OR and specialty clinic. Assists specialty surgeon during surgical and diagnostic procedures. Assembles, operates, and maintains diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. Orders diagnostic, laboratory and radiographic procedures as directed. Performs activities unique to specific surgical clinics. Attends in-service training in new procedures, techniques, and equipment.• Assists physicians with patient care; properly fits and applies pre-operative soft goods/ dressings, appliances; assists in preparation for and application of and changes dressings; removes sutures and any other patient care items as mandated by the Government Supervisor/ Provider.• Assists physicians and nurses with General Surgery/ Plastics/Colorectal/Trauma/ procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor surgical procedures, etc; instructs patients in pre-operative/post-operative care

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Graduate from a Surgical Technology Program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists, operating room technicians.

* Experience: Three years of related experience in an accredited health care hospital and minimum 3 years of surgical scrub experience.

* 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. **Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Certification preferred but not required.

* Life Support Certifications: Possess ARC or AHA BLS certification. 

* Security: Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.