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Certified Surgical Technician – Madigan Army Medical Center

Professional Performance Development Group

#BLS #Surgical Services #Operating Room #Sterile Field #Patient Safety #Surgical Instruments #CST #Certified Surgical Technician

Quick overview

The Certified Surgical Technician will maintain sterile surgical fields and assist surgeons during various routine and trauma procedures. They are also responsible for handling surgical instruments, performing accurate surgical counts, and supporting overall operating room operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technology program or military equivalent and hold a current CST or equivalent certification. A minimum of one year of surgical or OR technician experience and a current BLS certification are required.

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Job description

About Company

Since 1984, Professional Performance Development Group (PPDG) has been proudly Serving Heroes by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across military, federal, and commercial healthcare facilities. Guided by our core principles of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality staffing solutions that strengthen the delivery of patient care nationwide. Rooted in a culture of Linked Prosperity, PPDG values the success of our clients, employees, and partners alike offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a cooperative workplace built on trust, respect, and service. As a proud Department of Defense Partner Employer and participant in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), PPDG remains committed to supporting our Nation’s Finest through meaningful careers that make a lasting impact.

Job Title: Surgical Technician (Ancillary Services)

Reports To: TBD

Provides Direct Support To: Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma, WA 98431

Duty Hours

Monday – Sunday and holidays, includes shift work such as evening, nights and/or days. A thirty (30) minute meal break and two fifteen (15) minute breaks; (1) during the first 6 hours of the shift and (1) the last 6 hours of the end of the shift will be permissible. Actual shifts worked will include 12 shifts, 10-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, and/or according to the needs of the unit.

Duty Schedules

Day Shift: 0645-1515, 0845-1715, 1045-1915, 0645-1715, 0645-1915

Evening Shift: 1445-2315

Night Shift: 2245-0715, 1845-0715

Qualifications

Degree
Certificate

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, Air Force) for surgical technicians, surgical technologists or operating room technicians.

Certification
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS).

Experience

• One year of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician after graduation.

Job

Duties: and Responsibilities:

The duties include but are not limited to the following
Performs 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 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.
Serve as a member of the surgical team in an operating room by providing support for surgical procedures ranging from routine (e.g., appendectomy, myringotomy, herniorrhaphy) to complex, high risk (e.g., neurosurgery, thoracic, cardiovascular, orthopedic) or trauma (multisystem involvement due to vehicular accidents, gunshot, knife wounds) procedures.
HCW regularly encounters patients classed as “sickest of the sick”, i.e., not expected to survive 24 hours with or without surgery. Follows preoperative nursing care plan in preparing the patient and the operating room for surgery
Transports patients from hospital units to the operating room assuring safe transportation of the patient. Screens patient prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given, that jewelry, dentures and any prosthetic devices have been removed. Checks patient’s chart and identification band for completeness. Comforts patients fearing surgery.
Checks rooms for cleanliness, runs electrical checks to see if suctioning, cauterizing and other equipment is operating properly. Sets up special equipment and systems, such as operating microscopes, television equipment, prosthesis, skin graft equipment, operating lights, defibrillators, etc. Selects, assembles and organizes supplies, equipment and instruments for specific surgical procedures in accordance with operative work sheets, physician preference card and/or conferring with physicians and/or charge nurse, and specialty equipment vendors. Knowledge of a wide range of instruments, suture materiel and highly specialized and complex equipment used for various surgical procedures and skill to identify, use and make adjustments needed in equipment and surgical instrumentation. Skill to anticipate the needs of surgeon/anesthesiologist and respond to surgical emergencies such as hemorrhage or other life and/or limb threatening situations. The HCW must know and select the appropriate guideline based upon the patient’s condition. Judgement is required in preparing for alternatives and emergency contingencies. Instant adjustment as a critical member of the surgery team is required to adapt to individual patient situations.

Why join ppdg
Work at a top-tier military medical facility
Be part of a company committed to excellence, integrity, and service
Support the health and readiness of America’s service members
Grow your career in a stable, mission-focused environment

Apply today

Submit your resume for immediate consideration and join a team making a real impact at Madigan Army Medical Center.

Day Shifts

6:45 AM – 3:15
PM 8:45 AM – 5:15
PM 10:45 AM – 7:15
PM
Extended shifts available (up to 12 hours)
Evening
Shifts: 2:45 PM – 11:15
PM
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
PRN: As needed (flexible hours based on staffing needs)