Surgical Technologist - ACI Federal

Surgical Technologist EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Organization ACI Federal specializes in top-notch healthcare transformation solutions for the public and private sectors, including hospitals, LTC facilities, and healthcare groups. Our experienced team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and clinicians excels in medical staff augmentation for almost any healthcare setting. Engage the Tried and True ACI Federal Staff Augmentation team for unparalleled solutions in healthcare transformation. Description ACI FEDERAL is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Tacoma Washington area. This role involves performing a comprehensive range of sterile techniques, including setting up surgical trays, preparing patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative care. Responsibilities encompass maintaining surgical packs, cleaning clinical spaces and equipment, promptly reporting events, and supporting surgical procedures in various complexities. The position entails caring for critically ill patients, ensuring a prepared operating room, safe patient transport, maintaining cleanliness, and responding to emergencies. Additionally, the role encompasses maintaining aseptic procedures, assisting during surgery, monitoring patients, organizing the post-surgery environment, and collaborating with the surgical team. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and daring patients for surgery, and assisting with post-operative dressings Ensure surgical packs are cleaned and packed for sterilization after every procedure, to include restocking surgical supplies Maintain a clean safe environment for the patient either by active participation in cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other personnel in the environmental maintenance Immediately report events to the registered nurse or officer in charge and document notification Support surgical procedures in the operating room, ranging from routine to complex or trauma cases, as a vital member of the surgical team Care for critically ill patients, following preoperative plans and ensuring the operating room is ready for surgery Safely transport patients to the operating room, ensuring preoperative requirements are met and providing comfort to anxious patients Ensure clean operating rooms, set up equipment, anticipate surgeon's needs, and respond to emergencies, adapting quickly to individual patient situations Maintain aseptic procedures, assist during surgery, monitor patients, and respond swiftly to complications, working seamlessly with the surgical team Clean and organize the operating room post-surgery, manage supplies, perform basic equipment maintenance, and assist the Operating Room Nurse with supply management Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with this PWS WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work Schedule: Surgical Technologist: Normal duty hours for the positions shall be 0635- 1505, 1445- 2315 Monday thru Friday The HCWs shall record the time worked and report time in accordance with MTF policy Federal Holidays are considered work days. Not included in, or billable as work hours are lunch/ break periods, vacation/ sick leave (80 hours) are continuing medical education (CME) training attendance (up to 40 hours per year per FTE) All leave/ absences during normal work hours will be coordinated with and approved by the MTF Activity/ Department head/ supervisor This position is mission essential Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Surgical Technician Position Requirements One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician required Graduate from Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or completion of a formal training program provided by any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians required 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 required User4 Self-ID for Veteran Status Self-ID of Disability This position is currently accepting applications.