Health Technician; Surgical

About the Position

This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• Cleans operating room post‑surgery, removes and disposes of soiled and/or contaminated materials.
• Conducts sponge, sharps, and instrument counts with the charge nurse, verifying total count at end of surgical procedures or change of personnel.
• Passes instruments to the surgeon and maintains alertness for complications developing during surgery.
• Screens each patient to ensure all requirements are met and transports patients from the hospital units to the operating room.
• Selects, assembles, and organizes required supplies, equipment, and instruments in accordance with operative worksheets, physician preference cards and/or conferring with physicians or charge nurse.
• Orients and trains newly assigned personnel and students explaining operating room procedures and requirements.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re‑verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre‑placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.