Medical Instrument Technician

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Provides direct surgical support to patients undergoing surgery including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multi-specialties in the Main Operating Room at A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center.

Provides direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery.

Organizes required supplies (setup, connect, test, operate drills, saws, etc.) and instruments for surgical procedures.

Pass instruments and equipment to the surgeon during surgical procedures.

Ensures the availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.

Obtains sterile supplies, equipment, positioning devices, instrumentation, sutures, sponges, dressing, linens, etc., for specific procedures.

Performs sponge, needle and sharps count during various periods of all surgical procedures.

Assists in positioning of patients for procedures

Check patient's chart for surgical consent.

Ensures the patient has been correctly prepared for surgery.

Checks identification bands for completeness.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html