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Acuity International is seeking an Operating Room Technician to support the Medical Support Services in Iraq.

Operating Room Tech to support the MSSI Surgical Team.

Location: Baghdad, Iraq

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs necessary tasks for the Scrub role using technical skills
• Assist the Anesthetist with patient positioning.
• Assures patient/personal safety by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
• Assembly, Wrapping, and Sterilization Instruments Sets as necessary.
• Disinfection, Decontamination, and Sterilization of the Surgical Instruments
• Ensure proper instrumentation for each procedure.
• Follows all principles of sterile technique.
• Loading operations of the Stream Sterilizer
• Participates in all counts (instruments, sponges, sharps, etc.) as necessary
• Proper Storage and Handling of surgical instruments to include testing of Biological Indicators
• Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• All Health Care Providers (HCPs) will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
• Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
• Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Association's Bill of Rights for patients.
• Assists with the managing of day-to-day activities and prioritizing tasks.
• Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.
• Complies with all applicable Acuity standards and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or GED
• Two years experience as a surgical technician is required or have the military equivalent training course with Certificate of Completion (i.e. 68D, HM8483, 4N1x1)
• Completed certification testing by the Association of Surgical Technologists is desirable.
• Have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Surgical technologists need manual dexterity to handle instruments quickly.
• Surgical technologists must be conscientious, orderly, and emotionally stable to handle the demands of the operating room environment.
• Technicians must respond quickly and must be familiar with operating procedures to have instruments ready for surgeons without having to be told.
• Participate in training, (including HIPAA training)
• All health care providers and medical support staffmust have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License
• Must have a current U.S. Passport.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Work hours are based on a 72-hr. work week; typically six 12-hour days but other variations may apply.
• Requires a favorably adjudicated Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) investigation conducted by the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as dictated by the Client.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel in Iraq is required by surface or air.
• The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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