Sterile Surgical Technologist

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC has a potential need for a Sterile Surgical Technologist to provide support for our government customer in San Antonio, TX. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform interchangeable roles during surgical procedures, including Scrub Technician, Circulating Technician, and Veterinary Medicine Technician, to ensure continuous protocol staffing.
• Serve as the anesthetist for live tissue models; independently manage the pre-anesthesia, induction, and maintenance phases of anesthesia, continuously monitoring vital signs and adjusting anesthetic parameters to maintain appropriate physiologic depth.
• Provide immediate intraoperative critical care assistance to the Attending Veterinarian or Research Surgeon during complex research and training projects.
• Collect, prepare, and handle surgical specimens (e.g., tissue, blood) intraoperatively using the most efficacious approach based on diverse protocol situations.
• Perform advanced pre-surgical vascular access requirements, including the placement of central lines and internal/external monitoring lines.
• Mathematically calculate precise, weight-based drug doses, administer pre-anesthesia sedation and execute pre-surgical pain management protocols as dictated by the research study.
• Perform general technical functions within the surgical suite, post-operative recovery areas, and research housing facilities ; continuously evaluate the basic medical and physiological status of research subjects to coordinate actively with attending staff to maintain the health and welfare of models.
• Safely restrain, handle, and transport live tissue models internally and externally to research partners throughout the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.
• Apply advanced infection control principles to execute the cleaning, decontamination, disinfection, and steam/ultrasonic sterilization of surgical instruments, maintaining a sterile surgical environment.
• Identify, build, and organize highly specialized surgical instrument sets, ensuring all required specialty tools and monitors are prepared for unique surgical protocols.
• Assemble and operate complex surgical equipment, including physiological monitors, anesthesia machines, electric/pneumatic saws, drills, defibrillators, and electro-surgical units.
• Independently set up, operate, monitor, and adjust clinical hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers to meet parameters of clinical investigations and research protocols.
• Coordinate with donating agencies to receive, store, and prepare cadavers for procedures; ensure all procedures are conducted with appropriate respect and in accordance with regulations.
• Operate multiple imaging systems, including Digital X-Ray, Fluoroscopy (C-Arm), Computer Tomography (CT), Micro CT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Bioluminescence/Fluorescence systems.
• Perform all required imaging to support cadaver protocols and prepare specimens for return transport to the donating agency upon project completion.
• Assist in performing behavioral tests on research models utilizing various procedures as identified in specific study protocols.
• Compile and enter research data into designated computer databases as required by specific study protocols.
• Assist in the preparation of materials, graphics, and data summaries for scientific publication and professional presentations.
• Wear and maintain Government-provided radiation dosimetry devices; comply with all radiation safety tracking requirements.
• Apply knowledge of sound research design and implementation to collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team, identifying clinical/procedural problems and formulating effective solutions.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Requires an Associates degree in a biological science related discipline.
• Must successfully complete and maintain current AALAS accreditation for laboratory animals and CITI training.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must provide proof of immunization, or immunity from or screening for the following diseases according to DHA guidelines equivalent to that provided to active work Armed Forces: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis, Tuberculosis (TB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Contract employee who has direct patient care) and influenza for all personnel.
• Experience performing surgery and utilizing mathematics to calculate drug dosage.
• Experience with infection control, relating to cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in the surgical environment.
• Experience in anesthesia, vascular line placement, and pre-anesthesia.
• Experience in using imaging systems including digital X-Ray, computer tomography (CT), MicroCT, fluoroscopy, bioluminescence and fluorescence, and magnetic resonance imaging.
• Experience in the use of hyper/hypobaric chambers in clinical investigations and research, including setup, monitoring, and adjusting these systems.
• Experience in evaluating basic medical status of research subjects to allow coordination with attending staff to maintain health and welfare of research subjects.
• Must be willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a CAC card.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations. Bering-Alakaina Holdings (BAH) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. BAH includes Keaki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kūpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kīkaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

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