Otolaryngology Technician

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a civilian Specialty Tech- Otolaryngology at Nellis Air Force Base, in Las Vegas Nevada.  

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient environment & updated facilities 
• Freedom from on-call responsibilities | Emphasis on work-life balance 
• Compliant and appreciative patient population
• Opportunity to give back & care for our Nation's military and dependents
• Monday through Friday- Will not exceed 40 hours
• Monday -Friday - 730-1630.  (On days when you are assigned to assist in surgery, the duty hours will be 0700 to 1600).

Clinical Scope:

• Performs as “scrub” assistant to the surgeon in major and minor surgery and procedures of the ear, nose, and throat.

• Occasionally performs as first surgical assistant rendering assistance to the surgeon.

• Performs other such tasks as point of use cleaning for contaminated instruments.

• Responsible for the care, identification, labeling, and delivery of specimens to pathology.

• Checks operating room set-up for arrangement of supplies and instruments, rearranging as necessary.

• Accomplishes routine safety checks and operator preventive maintenance on fixed and moveable medical equipment and fixtures.

• Perform routine and specialized housekeeping activities.

• Prepares and administers routine medications under the supervision of the physician

• Performs as “scrub” assistant to the surgeon in major and minor surgery and procedures of the ear, nose, and throat.

Requirements:

• U.S. citizen
• Highschool Diploma or GED.  Completion of a surgical technologist program recognized and accredited by the Comission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Burea of Health Education Schools/(ABHES)
• 1 year of experience within the last 36 months as a surgical services technician. 
• BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.

EOE/Disabled/Vet