About This Position: This position is located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,Bethesda, MD. This position provides direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multi-specialties.
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), formerly known as the National Naval Medical Center and colloquially referred to as Bethesda Naval Hospital, Walter Reed, or Navy Med, is a United States military medical center located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is one of the largest and most prominent military medical centers in the nation and has provided medical care for several U.S. presidents since its opening in 1940.

In 2011, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), named after yellow fever researcher Walter Reed, was combined with the National Naval Medical Center to form the tri-service Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/  

Who May Apply: US Citizen

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

As a Medical Instrument Technician you will:

• Check patient's chart, surgical consent, and identification band for completeness.
• Assist in positioning of patients for procedures, ensuring the patient has been correctly prepared for surgery.
• Perform sponge, needle and sharps count during various periods of all surgical procedures.
• Obtain sterile supplies, equipment, positioning devices, instrumentation, sutures, sponges, dressing, linens, etc., for specific procedures.
• Ensure the availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures.
• Pass instruments and equipment to the surgeon during surgical procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Select, assemble, and organize required supplies (setup, connect, test, operate drills, saws, etc.) and instruments for surgical procedure
• Provide direct surgical support of a highly specialized nature to patients undergoing surgery including the newest and most complex, state-of-the-art procedures in multi-specialties.

         Performs other duties as assigned.

Who May Apply: US Citizen