At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide a sterile environment for surgeries and assist surgical teams in various settings.
- Company: Join the Canadian Armed Forces and be part of a dedicated surgical team.
- Benefits: Gain military training, career advancement, and potential for full-time employment.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for deployment and specialized training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while serving your country.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid practical nurse license and preferably certification in surgical technology.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
As a military member, surgical technicians are responsible for providing a sterile environment for surgical procedures in both static (domestic) and operational (mission) settings. They are integral members of the surgical team, offering perioperative care, assisting surgeons and anesthetists, and performing orthopedic castings during surgeries. They are also responsible for reprocessing medical instruments and handling surgical materials and tools.
Their main responsibilities include:
- Providing a clean and safe environment for patient treatment and assisting surgical teams during procedures
- Maintaining equipment functionality, providing on-site training, and supervising operating room setups in the field
- Supporting patient recovery post-anesthesia
- Decontaminating, cleaning, maintaining, and supplying materials and instruments, including sterilization and packaging
- Using and maintaining medical and resuscitation equipment
- Documenting medical records, reports, and communications
- Managing supplies and inventory control
Technicians typically work in civilian hospitals within military surgical teams or in civilian teams in Canada, with deployments abroad possible. Work hours are usually regular, Monday to Friday, but shift work or on-call duties may be required.
Military career options include regular forces, with assignments to bases after training, or reserve forces, with part-time work at a designated reserve unit. Reservists often work evenings and weekends, with potential for full-time employment.
Options include direct enlistment and subsidized study programs. Candidates must hold a valid practical nurse license, an attestation letter from a provincial licensing authority, and preferably a certification in surgical technology.
Initial training begins with basic military qualification at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The program includes four modules: a two-year practical nursing training, a six to eight-month surgical assisting course at recognized colleges, a 1,500-hour on-the-job training in surgical services, and specialized field surgical training. Advanced orthopedics courses are available for promotion.
These include roles such as Licensed Practical Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, Surgical Instrument Reprocessing Technician, and Endoscopic Reprocessing Technician.
Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire in Calgary employer: Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring Pilots to embark on a rewarding career that not only enhances national security but also contributes to humanitarian efforts. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the CAF provides comprehensive training and a supportive work culture that fosters teamwork and camaraderie among its members. Located in Ontario, you will be part of a prestigious organization that values integrity, excellence, and service, ensuring that your role as a Pilot is both meaningful and impactful.
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Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Recruitment Team
