Otolaryngology (ENT) Technician

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

• 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)

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