Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ho'olaulima Government Solutions LLC (HGS) is a Small Business Administration-certified, Native Hawaiian Organization-Owned, 8(a) Small Business that provides services and solutions in the areas of Environmental Services, Information Technology Services, Healthcare Services and Professional and Technical Services to the Department of Defense and other Federal agencies.

HGS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kina'ole Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established to benefit Native Hawaiian communities.

You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional training reimbursement
• 401K
• Disability insurance
• ...and much, much more!

This position is temporary for 1 year and has potential to become a permanent position if a vacancy becomes available.

We are seeking an Operating Room Technician (Also known as a Surgical Technician). This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in El Paso, TX. The OR Tech is responsible for ensuring that operating rooms and surgical tools are properly sterilized and inspected before and after procedures. This position will assist nurses in prepping patients for surgery and providing assistance to doctors during surgical procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.
• Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and or equipment after surgeries.
• Prepare surgical instrument and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol.
• Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.
• Order and maintain adequate necessary supplies in the operating room.
• Prepares the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.
• Prepare necessary equipment and instruments prior to procedure/surgery.
• Assists in bringing the patient to the operating room.
• Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the operating room.
• Assist surgeon during the procedure.
• Assist nursing staff in keeping patient safe during the procedure by assisting RN with the application of restraints and following the recommended protocol.
• Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Clean and disinfect operating room area after each procedure/surgery.
• Reports any defective equipment and instruments for repair or replacement.
• Assist other staff in discharging patients as needed.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements :

• A diploma or certificate of training from a formal program of instruction that focused on operating room procedures/processes or surgical technology
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to performing any work
• A minimum of one-year experience within the last two years working as a full-time OR technician. Experience must have been obtained while working in a surgical center or hospital operating room environment. Experience obtained assisting in minor surgical procedures performed within a physician's office is not considered to be appropriate experience

Other Qualifications:

• Shall be a United States Citizen
• Shall not have been convicted of a felony
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English
• Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Explorer, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. so as to efficiently create and/or utilize an Electronic Medical Record

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
• Must undergo urine drug testing

HGS is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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