QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an Anesthesia training program approved by the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

Current Certification as a Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) or as a Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer. A.TT.) through the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT).

Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last three (3) years, or be a graduate of an ASATT approved two (2) year educational program of study in Anesthesia.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education. Completion of an accredited Registered Cardiovascular Technician Certification (RCVT) program is mandatory.

Experience. The technician must have a minimum of two years professional Cardiac Catheterization experience. The technician must have worked full time or part time (greater than 20hrs/week) as a professional Cardiac Catheterization technician for at least 12 months in the last 24 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education. The technician shall have a high school degree and be a graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent. At a minimum, the technician must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school.

Certification. Certification as a Surgical Services Technologists Certification is required.

Experience. At least three years of experience as a surgical technician for cardiac surgical procedures is required. Experience is also desired as a surgical technician for general, vascular, obstetrics, gynecology and orthopedics procedures and in heart surgery.

SUMMARY
Performs cardiopulmonary laboratory functions and activities for noninvasive diagnostic cardiac procedures, invasive diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, pulmonary function testing, diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies, and respiratory therapy. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 300.

QUALIFICATIONS.

2.1 Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: general anatomy and physiology; cardiopulmonary system structures and functions; basic pharmacology; patient care theory, procedures, and techniques; medical terminology; aseptic techniques; medical ethics; resuscitation techniques; maintaining and operating cardiopulmonary laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic equipment; medications; and medical computer systems, readiness, and resources management.

2.2 Training. Completion of the following training is mandatory:

2.2.1 An accredited cardiopulmonary laboratory specialist course.

2.3 Experience. Experience performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to care for and treat cardiopulmonary laboratory patients.

2.4 At least 12 months of experience within the last 18 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory:

Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; nursing theory, techniques and procedures; team nursing; patient needs; emergency medical treatment to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aseptic technique, medical ethics, and legal aspects; prescribed drugs and their administration; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, military hygiene and sanitation; risk management, contingency operations, disaster preparedness, and chemical warfare; and transportation of sick and wounded. Vaccination procedures; methods of properly administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections; pollen counting; allergen identification; composition of various vaccines; mechanisms of anaphylaxis and shock and their treatment; and pharmacology of various drug groups.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science, biology, psychology, and chemistry is desirable.

Training. The following training is mandatory:

Completion of a medical assisting program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Experience. Experience performing functions such as care and treatment of patients, operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, and properly administering parenteral immunizing biologicals.

Also, experience performing or supervising functions such as nursing activities; care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; conducting subprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients.

Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months, in an inpatient clinic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory:

Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; nursing theory, techniques and procedures; team nursing; patient needs; emergency medical treatment to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aseptic technique, medical ethics, and legal aspects; prescribed drugs and their administration; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, military hygiene and sanitation; risk management, contingency operations, disaster preparedness, and chemical warfare; and transportation of sick and wounded. Vaccination procedures; methods of properly administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections; pollen counting; allergen identification; composition of various vaccines; mechanisms of anaphylaxis and shock and their treatment; and pharmacology of various drug groups.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science, biology, psychology, and chemistry is desirable.

Training. The following training is mandatory:

Completion of a medical assisting program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Experience. Experience performing functions such as care and treatment of patients, operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, and properly administering parenteral immunizing biologicals.

Also, experience performing or supervising functions such as nursing activities; care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; conducting subprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients.

Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months, in an outpatient clinic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory:

Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; nursing theory, techniques and procedures; team nursing; patient needs; emergency medical treatment to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, aseptic technique, medical ethics, and legal aspects; prescribed drugs and their administration; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, military hygiene and sanitation; risk management, contingency operations, disaster preparedness, and chemical warfare; and transportation of sick and wounded. Vaccination procedures; methods of properly administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections; composition of various vaccines; and pharmacology of various drug groups.

Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science, biology, psychology, and chemistry is desirable.

Training. The following training is mandatory:

Completion of a medical assisting program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Have and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Experience. Experience performing functions such as care and treatment of patients, operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment, and properly administering oral and parenteral medications

Also, experience performing or supervising functions such as nursing activities; care and treatment of patients; operating and maintaining therapeutic equipment; conducting subprofessional portions of physical examinations; or assisting in medical treatment of patients.

Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months, in a pediatric outpatient clinic setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge. Human anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and ethics; legal aspects of medicine; healthcare accreditation standards; radiation physics, biology, and protection; basic electronics theory; techniques of operating x-ray and specialized diagnostic imaging equipment; radiographic positioning; patient care and monitoring techniques; image recording media and processing techniques; sensitometric and quality control procedures; aseptic and sterile techniques; reactions to contrast media; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods of recording the fluoroscopic image; budget preparation and execution; and medical records administration.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school or general education development equivalency with successful completion of courses in algebra, and biology or general science are mandatory. Successful completion of high school or collegiate courses in chemistry and physics is desirable.

Training. The following training is mandatory:

Completion of an accredited radiologic course. Also, experience operating x-ray equipment, and producing and processing radiographs. Experience performing or supervising functions such as producing radiographs, assisting with fluoroscopy and special radiographic procedures, or treating disease by radiotherapy.

At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a medical mammography training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT).

Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience or required performance of 200 exams with the last two (2) years.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a computed tomography training program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT).

Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist, Radiation Therapist, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last two (2) years, as a Computed Tomography technician.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a radiography program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Education (JCERT).

Current registration as a Radiologic Technologist, Radiation Therapist, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Certification (either Registered Technologists in Radiography or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologist), and state certification as Medical Radiologic Technologists.

Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last two (2) years, on MR imaging with any form of MRI equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge. Human anatomy and physiology; medical terminology and ethics; legal aspects of medicine; healthcare accreditation standards; radiation physics, biology, and protection; basic electronics theory; techniques of operating Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment; patient care and monitoring techniques; image recording media and processing techniques; sensitometric and quality control procedures; aseptic and sterile techniques; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and medical records administration. Algebra, nuclear physics, clinical chemistry, nuclear pharmacology, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations concerning use of radionuclides.

Training. The following training is mandatory:

Completion of an accredited nuclear medicine course.

Accreditation in Nuclear Medicine through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Experience. The following experience is mandatory:

1-3 years experience performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a medical sonography training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Current registration as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Inc. (ARDMS).

A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience within the last 2 years in a setting corresponding to the requirements of the task order.

Qualifications

Achieve one of the following:

Completed a minimum of an Associate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university

Completed a Dietetic Technician Program accredited/approved by The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association; successfully completed the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians; and accrued 50 hours of approved continuing professional education every five years

Completed the minimum of a baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent; met current academic requirements (Didactic Program in Dietetics) as accredited/approved by CADE; completed a supervised practice program under the auspices of a Dietetic Technician Program as accredited/approved by The Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association; successfully completed the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians; and accrued 50 hours of approved continuing professional education every five years.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education. The technician shall have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program or a comparably recognized advanced program through one of the branches of the United States Armed Forces and show the ability to perform position duties.

Certification. The technician must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school.

Experience. The technician must have at least 12 months experience in the specialty clinical service area within the past 36 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Technologist shall have successfully graduated from an American Medical Association approved electroneurodiagnostic course of study accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

The Technologist shall possess and maintain current registration as a Registered EEG Technologist through the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).

The Technologist shall have a minimum of three (3) year of experience within the last seven (7) years working as an electroencephalographic technologist or an electroneurodiagnostic technician in the Neurology Department.

In addition, a minimum of one (1) year of experience in epilepsy monitoring.

Basic knowledge of principles in neurological testing and medical ethics.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and neurological testing equipment.

Knowledge of disease processes relative to neurology and neurological trauma.

1. Qualifications.

1.1 Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory:

1.1.1 Human anatomy and physiology; Emergency medical treatment to include CPR; Aseptic and surgical technique; Infection control, communicable diseases; Medical ethics and legal aspects; Operation and maintenace of therapeutic equipment; Medical Terminology; Transportation of the sick and injured; Disaster preparedness procedures.

1.1.2 Knowledge of current hospital and pre hospital protocols in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care of patients in hospital and pre hospital settings. The EMT-B will be required to assist with patient care within the ED when not performing emergency response or trasport services.

1.1.3 Knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced life saving measured used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist unit in providing support measure.

1.2 Education. Graduation from an accredited EMT Basic certification program; A current, valid certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; current certification in Basic Life Support. Addtional certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pre hospital Trauma Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support is preferred, but not required.

1.3 Experience. One year of full time experience within the last three years as an ambulance crew memeber.

1 QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 Education. The technician shall have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school, and show the ability to perform position duties.

1.2 Experience. The technician shall have at least 12 months experience within the past 24 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or state licensure as a medical laboratory technician.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: psychiatry, psychology, social work, family advocacy, and nursing principles, procedures and theories; confidentiality and legal aspects of patient care; understanding of medical, nursing, and mental health terminology; psychopathology; adjustment mechanisms; substance abuse pathology; 12 core functions for substance abuse counselor certification; combat and disaster casualty care management; communication processes; critical incident stress management debriefings, specialized mental health and nursing treatment techniques; anatomy and physiology; deviant and unacceptable behavior; principles of interpersonal relationships; counseling and interviewing techniques; diagnostic nomenclature; psychopharmacology; administration and scoring of psychological tests; medical and mental health ethics; medical and clinical records administration; principles of milieu therapy; personnel, unit and clinic management; and budgeting and acquisition of supplies and equipment.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school is mandatory. Completion of college courses in psychology, social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, counseling, substance abuse treatment, sociology, and marriage and family is desirable.

Training. Completion of a mental health service course is mandatory.

Experience. Experience administering, scoring, and reporting psychological test results; interviewing patients to obtain biopsychosocial history, personal information; and assisting professional staff to carry out prescribed treatment plan. Also, experience conducting briefings, performing or supervising psychological test administration; and interviewing, and assisting in patient treatment, or substance abuse prevention and counseling.

Absence of any speech impediment, and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly.

No record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or unresolved mental health problems.

QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 Education. The technician must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school.

1.2 Certification. The technician must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school.

1.3 Experience. The medical technician must have at least 12 months experience in the specialty clinical service area within the past 24 months.

SUMMARY. Performs and manages visual screening tests and assists in patient treatment. Processes eyewear prescriptions for military spectacles. Performs and manages optometry clinic activities. Manages and directs optometry service personnel, materiel, and equipment. Supervises technical and administrative activities of optometry services. May perform duties in ophthalmology. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 323.

2 QUALIFICATIONS.

2.1 Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory:

2.1.1 Ocular anatomy; ophthalmic medications; visual physiology, optics; use and maintenance of ophthalmic instruments and testing equipment; ophthalmic and medical regulations; medical terminology; optometric technology; asepsis; ocular referrals and emergency medical treatment; patient transportation; medical ethics; medical administration; and medical service organization and function.

2.1.2 Ophthalmic injectable medications, anesthetic solutions, and ocular disorders.

2.2 Education. Completion of high school courses in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, biology, anatomy, and physiology is desirable.

2.3 Training. The following training is mandatory:

2.3.1 Completion of a basic optometry course.

2.4 Experience. Experience in caring for and treating optometry patients and in operating and maintaining ophthalmic equipment such as lensometers, vision screening instruments, visual field measuring instruments, tonometers, and fitting optical and ophthalmic devices. Also, experience performing or supervising ophthalmic functions such as caring for and treating patients, operating ophthalmic testing equipment, and fitting optical and ophthalmic devices.

2.4.1 At least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months.

QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 Education. The technician shall have graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, must have a current specialty area certificate from an accredited national, state or military trained equivalent school, and show the ability to perform position duties.

1.2 Experience. The technician shall have at least 12 months experience within the past 24 months.

SUMMARY. Emergency Department trained Paramedics (EMT-P) to support treatment in Eglin hospital emergency room and ambulance emergency response, in-flight emergency response, non-in-flight emergency response, transfer and transport services for active duty military personnel, their dependents, retirees, their dependents and other eligible beneficiaries, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The EMT-P will be required to assist with patient care within the ED when not performing emergency response or transport services. EMT-P shall cover the range of services provided in a civilian medical treatment facility.

2 QUALIFICATIONS.

2.1 Knowledge. The following knowledge is mandatory

2.1.1 Human anatomy and physiology; Emergency medical treatment to include CPR; Aseptic and surgical technique; Infection control, communicable diseases; Medical ethics and legal aspects; Operation and maintenance of therapeutic equipment; Medical terminology; Transportation of the sick and injured; Disaster preparedness procedures

2.1.2 Knowledge of current hospital and pre-hospital protocols in order to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care of patients in hospital and pre-hospital settings. The EMT-P will be required to assist with patient care within the ED when not performing emergency response or transport services.

2.1.3 Knowledge and skill in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced life saving measured used to initiate resuscitation measures when necessary and assist unit in providing support measure.

2.2 Education. Graduation from an accredited EMT-P program; A current, valid paramedic license to practice from the State of Florida and national certification and EMT-P; Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS); Additional certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred, but not required.

2.3 Experience. One (1) year of full-time experience within the last three (3) years as a paramedic. Experience in personnel management is highly desirable.

Qualifications:
BLS, Certification as a Pathology Technician or Histopathology.
Must have 24 months of experience within the last 36 months.
Must have normal color vision.

Specific Task:
Prepare surgical, cytological and autopsy specimens. Receive and prepare specimens fixation, dehydration and impregnation processes by either manually or automatically sending specimens throght a series of formallins, alcohols, clearing agents and paraffins.

QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 The Technician shall have successfully completed a polysomnography training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). OR…A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

1.2 The Technician shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years, conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting including one year scoring sleep studies.

1.2.1 A minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years in pediatric monitoring.

1.2.2 A current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is desired but not required.

QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 The Technologist shall have successfully graduated from an American Medical Association approved school of respiratory care, electroencephalogram diagnostics or polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

1.2 The Technologist shall have current registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).

1.3 The Technologist shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years, conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting including one year scoring sleep studies.

1.3.1 A minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years in pediatric monitoring.

1.3.2 A current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

1 QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 Education. The technician shall be credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen and Obstetrics/Gynecology. The technician shall have a thorough knowledge of cross sectional anatomy, physiology and ultrasound physics. The technician shall maintain an active status with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers by maintaining thirty (30) hours of continuing medical education in a three (3) year period.

1.2 Certification. The technician must have a certification as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

1.3 Experience. The technician shall have provided Diagnostic Ultrasonography services a minimum of 12 months within the past 24 months.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), OR certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), OR successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program (i.e., a technical, hospital, or retail-based program).

A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience within the last 3 years in a setting corresponding to the requirements of the task order.

QUALIFICATIONS.

1.1 The Technician shall have successfully completed a polysomnography training program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). OR…A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

1.2 The Technician shall have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years, conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting including one year scoring sleep studies.

SUMMARY. Participates in, and manages planning, providing, and evaluating surgical patient care activities and related training programs. Organizes the medical environment, performs and directs support activities in patient care situations, including contingency operations and disasters. Assists professional staff in providing patient care for the surgical patient before, during, and after surgery. Performs scrub and circulating duties in the operating room (OR). Assists with post-anesthesia recovery of patients. Processes, stores, and distributes sterile supplies. Participates in planning, implementing, and evaluating management activities related to the OR and Central Sterile Supply Services (CSSS). Performs duties in the orthopedic surgical specialties. Related DoD Occupations Subgroup: 301.

2 QUALIFICATIONS.

2.1 Knowledge. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology; principles of asepsis and sterile techniques; preparing and storing surgical sets and packs, surgical instrumentation, and equipment; OR and anesthesia procedures; pathology as it applies to specimen care and handling; basic microbiology and infection control principles; basic surgical pharmacology; sterilizing and disinfecting procedures; surgical and anesthesia complications and their treatment; hospital and OR environmental hazards and safety procedures; handling and storage of compressed gases; basic medical material procedures; basic medical administrations procedures; legal aspects of preoperative care and medical ethics; roles and qualifications of surgical team members; and basic clinical functions.

2.2 Training. The following training is mandatory:

2.2.1 Completion of an accredited surgical service and clinical course.

2.2.2 Completion of an accredited basic orthopedic course.

2.3 Certification. The orthopedic technician shall have Certification from the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST) as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and/or The National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists (OTC).

2.4 Experience. Experience in functions such as general care and treatment of patients; assisting the operative team and nursing staff in surgery; preparing patients for surgery; and performing sterile, unsterile, and related surgical activities. Also, experience supervising and performing functions such as assisting surgeon and supervisor.

2.4.1 Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months.

QUALIFICATIONS.

Knowledge. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology; principles of asepsis and sterile techniques; preparing and storing surgical sets and packs, surgical instrumentation, and equipment; OR and anesthesia procedures; pathology as it applies to specimen care and handling; basic microbiology and infection control principles; basic surgical pharmacology; sterilizing and disinfecting procedures; surgical and anesthesia complications and their treatment; hospital and OR environmental hazards and safety procedures; handling and storage of compressed gases; basic medical material procedures; basic medical administrations procedures; legal aspects of preoperative care and medical ethics; roles and qualifications of surgical team members; and basic clinical functions.

Training. The following training is mandatory:

Completion of an accredited surgical service and clinical course. Completion of a surgical technologist program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accredidation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Certification by The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Compentency Testing (NCCT) is desired.

Experience. Experience in functions such as general care and treatment of patients; assisting the operative team and nursing staff in surgery; preparing patients for surgery; and performing sterile, unsterile, and related surgical activities. Also, experience supervising and performing functions such as assisting surgeon and supervisor.

Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months.

Cert. Registered Vascular Tech. (RVT) ARDMS, 24 months w/in the past 36 months.