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DESCRIPTION

Decypher is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist candidate to provide support to the Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Tx.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the full spectrum of sterile techniques, setting up surgical trays, preparing and
  draping 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 the
  cleaning of clinical spaces, operating rooms, and medical equipment, or by guiding other
  personnel in the environmental maintenance.
• Assist surgeon with preoperative process: escort patient to exam rooms/process in take
  forms/vital signs
• Minor procedures: Set up/assist/break down room/transport dirty surgical instruments to
  SPD/ transport Specimen to lab/daily room checks/pharmacy supply of lidocaine is
  available
• Supplies: maintain supplies levels/organize/clean/monitor expiration dates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/Education (5.2.4): Certificate. 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, and Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Certified as a Surgical Technician (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.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.