Health Technician (Otolaryngology)

About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Assists Otolaryngology Medical Officers in a variety of specialized treatments, surgical procedures and tests.

Functions as primary surgical assistant in clinical operating room procedures Functions as a surgical scrub.

Assists in inoperative, pre-operative and post-operative care.

Cleans, prepares and sterilizes a variety of instruments and dressing trays.

Assists in patient management by providing pre and post-operative information to patients.

Maintains medical records and statistical reports.

Takes culture specimens from the throat, nose and ears.

Stocks supplies and reports any noted deficiencies in supplies or equipment.