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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
Job Overview
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Otolaryngology Technician to provide outpatient clinical and procedural support within the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The technician will assist physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff in delivering patient care for individuals receiving ENT evaluations, procedures, and treatments. Duties include patient intake, procedural assistance, equipment setup and maintenance, documentation, patient education support, and coordination of clinic operations while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.
Specific Duties
- Prepare examination and procedure rooms prior to patient appointments.
- Escort and prepare patients for ENT examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Obtain and document patient histories, allergies, medications, and vital signs as directed.
- Assist physicians and nurses during ENT procedures, examinations, and minor surgical treatments.
- Prepare instruments, equipment, and supplies for clinic and procedure use.
- Operate and maintain ENT specialty equipment including scopes, suction equipment, and exam instruments.
- Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and storage of instruments and equipment according to infection control standards.
- Identify malfunctioning equipment and coordinate repair or replacement as needed.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation and patient information updates.
- Assist with scheduling, referrals, follow-up appointments, and clinic workflow coordination.
- Reinforce provider instructions and assist with patient education regarding procedures and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to support continuity of patient care.
Qualifications
Degree: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Education
Completion of a surgical technologist program recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of surgical services technician required.
- Experience supporting ENT/Otolaryngology clinics, surgical specialties, or procedural environments is highly desirable.
Licensure
No specific state licensure required unless otherwise mandated by local or federal regulations.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong outpatient clinical support and patient care skills
- Ability to assist with specialty ENT procedures and examinations
- Knowledge of sterile technique and infection control procedures
- Excellent patient communication and customer service skills
- Ability to operate and maintain specialty clinical equipment
- Strong electronic medical record documentation skills
- Familiarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is preferred
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Standard clinic schedule: 0730 – 1630
- Surgical/procedure support days may require hours from 0700 – 1600
- Maximum 40 hours per week
- No on-call requirement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
- Ability to assist with patient movement and positioning
- Ability to lift and transport clinical equipment and supplies
- Manual dexterity sufficient for handling instruments and equipment
Immunization Requirement
Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) requirements, including tuberculosis screening, annual influenza vaccination, and required immunizations.
Security Requirement
Must successfully complete all background investigations, credentialing requirements, and installation access procedures required for work on Nellis Air Force Base.
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