Now Hiring — Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Surgical Services Openings
Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Department of Anesthesia and Operative Services • USGP is hiring across 2 positions under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Surgical Technologist
Schedule: 24/7 facility; rotating 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts. Days 0645-1515/0845-1715/1045-1915/0645-1715/0645-1915; evenings 1445-2315; nights 2245-0715/1845-0715; weekends 0700-1900/1900-0700
Education
- Certificate: graduate of a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program, or a formal U.S. Armed Forces surgical technician/technologist/OR technician training program
- Contractor may request an equivalency determination as substitute for education requirements
Licensure & Certifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA, or Tech-in-Surgery (TS-C) from NCCT, or military MOS certification as surgical/OR technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS) per base contract PWS 1.5.45.6
- No licensure required (N/A)
Experience
- One year of experience within the last two years as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician
What You'll Do
- Perform full spectrum of sterile technique: set up surgical trays, prep and drape patients, assist with post-op dressings
- Serve on the surgical team for routine through complex/trauma procedures (neuro, thoracic, cardiovascular, orthopedic)
- Select, assemble, and organize instruments and equipment per physician preference cards; anticipate surgeon needs
- Perform sponge, needle, sharp, and instrument counts under RN observation; measure blood and fluid loss
- Transport and screen patients pre-op; verify chart, ID band, and removal of jewelry/dentures/prosthetics
- Respond instantly to surgical emergencies such as hemorrhage, shock, or cardiac arrest
- Clean the OR after surgery, dispose of contaminated materials, wash instruments, and restock sterile supplies
Central Sterile Supply Technician
Schedule: 24/7 facility; rotating 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts. Days 0645-1515/0845-1715/1045-1915/0645-1715/0645-1915; evenings 1445-2315; nights 2245-0715/1845-0715; weekends 0700-1900/1900-0700
Education
- Certificate: completion of a central sterile supply training course
- Contractor may request an equivalency determination as substitute for education requirements
Licensure & Certifications
- Current certification by the International Association of Healthcare Central Services Materials Management (IAHCSMM) or the National Institute of Health Care Sterile Processing and Distribution Personnel
- Basic Life Support (BLS) per base contract PWS 1.5.45.6
- No licensure required (N/A)
Experience
- One year of experience within the last two years as a central sterile supply technician
- PWS states education alone accepted if no experience is given
What You'll Do
- Receive, disassemble, and inspect reusable medical devices and surgical instruments for damage
- Decontaminate by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and using ultrasonic and washer/sterilizer equipment
- Assemble and prepare the full range of specialty trays and instrument sets
- Select wrapping/packaging and sterilization method (Ethylene Oxide or steam) per MTF procedures
- Verify sterilization integrity (indicator tapes, internal indicators, package dampness) and stock sterile storage
- Dispose of regulated medical waste and soiled linen; comply with OSHA PPE rules in decontamination areas
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- U.S. citizen OR lawful permanent resident with valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card (I-551)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Background check for installation access; NACI (or higher) for CAC issuance; FBI fingerprint check
- TB screening and health documentation (immunizations, annual vaccinations, physical exam) at initial placement
- Training: AT Level I, iWATCH/Suspicious Activity, OPSEC Level I, DoD Cyber Awareness (initial and annual)
- Government provides uniforms for daily use; MTF supplies PPE per MAMC Reg 670-1
- Personal services arrangement under day-to-day government supervision
- Positions are emergency/mission essential; no telework; no relocation or travel reimbursement
- Work on federally recognized holidays may be required (paid at regular rate)
- 30-minute mandatory unpaid meal break; working through meals not authorized; clock in/out at least 4 times daily
- Start date no less than 60 calendar days from CLIN period of performance start (initial and replacement fills)
- Period of performance: 12-month base plus 3 option periods
- SCA Wage Determination 2015-5539 applies
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