Ophthalmology 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