About the role
We are seeking experienced Surgical Technicians/Operating Room Technicians to support surgical teams at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The Surgical Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing patients, operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and specialized equipment while maintaining strict sterile and aseptic techniques.
The position supports a wide range of surgical procedures, including routine, complex, high-risk, trauma, and OB/GYN procedures. Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients, setting up surgical instruments and equipment, assisting during procedures, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, performing surgical counts, assisting with postoperative dressings, and maintaining a clean and safe operating room environment.
The ideal candidate will have recent Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician experience, strong knowledge of surgical instruments and specialized OR equipment, and the ability to maintain aseptic technique throughout surgical procedures. The technician must be able to respond quickly and accurately to surgical emergencies, communicate effectively with the surgical team, and maintain patient safety in high-pressure situations.
This role requires a dependable healthcare professional who can meet government qualification, credentialing, security, and onboarding requirements while working under a personal services arrangement. Candidates must possess the required education, training, experience, certification, and documented competency for the position and be able to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals.
Minimum Requirements:
· US Citizen
· Degree/Education: 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, or Air Force) for surgical
technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
· Board Certification: (see base contract PWS 1.57.3): 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.
· BLS
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year qualifying experience in the past two years as a
Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician. Familiarity with Labor and Delivery and
Obstetric procedures is required.
Professional Certification(s): Certificate, and BLS