At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a surgical team to provide a sterile environment and assist in surgeries.
- Company: Be part of the Canadian Armed Forces, serving your country while gaining valuable skills.
- Benefits: Enjoy full salary, healthcare, dental, paid vacation, and subsidized education options.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for training and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your medical expertise.
- Qualifications: Must have a diploma in auxiliary nursing and valid IAA license.
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 anesthesiologists, and applying orthopedic casts during surgeries. They are also responsible for reprocessing medical instruments and handling surgical materials and equipment.
Their main responsibilities include:
- Providing a clean and safe environment for patient treatment and assisting surgical teams at all stages of procedures
- Maintaining equipment functionality, providing on-site training for operations, and supervising operating rooms in the field
- Supporting patient recovery post-anesthesia
- Decontaminating, cleaning, maintaining, and supplying materials and instruments, including packaging and sterilization
- Using and maintaining medical and resuscitation equipment
- Documenting and managing medical records, reports, and communications
- Managing supplies and inventory control
Technicians typically work in civilian hospitals within military surgical teams, with opportunities to join civilian teams in Canada or be deployed abroad. Usually, they work regular hours, Monday to Friday, but shifts or on-call work may be required.
If you join the Regular Force, you will be assigned to your first base after completing the required training. While there is some flexibility in postings, relocations are common. Reserve Force members serve part-time at a reserve unit of their choice, generally working one evening a week and some weekends, with potential for full-time employment.
Applicants must hold a diploma in auxiliary nursing, a valid license to practice as an IAA issued by a provincial authority, and an attestation letter from the professional authority. An IAA certification in operating room techniques is an asset.
Initial training is the Basic Military Qualification Course at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. The course covers basic skills and common military knowledge, with a physically demanding training regime. The training comprises four modules: a two-year practical nursing training at a recognized Canadian institution, a six to eight-month OR technician course at Algonquin College or Grant MacEwan University, a 1,500-hour on-the-job training program in surgical specialties, and field surgical services training. Post-qualification, trainees complete a medical instrument reprocessing course. Advanced orthopedics training is available upon promotion, focusing on advanced cast application and orthopedic device maintenance.
Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire in Halifax 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
