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JOB AD: Surgical Technologist

Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for Surg Techs to partner with us in providing medical services to UN sponsored Kenyan Peacekeepers and US Government staff at a field hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This will be a deployed, rotational contract, ideally with 1 month on, 3 months off, relief cycle.

The team will be based in a secure, purpose-built camp and hospital facility in Port au Prince, Haiti, and all service delivery requirements will be conducted within the confines of that facility. All support services are being provided by the US Government, including camp facilities and basic life support requirements, including travel, meals, accommodation, internet, and other ancillary support services.

Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical, Diagnostic and Laboratory, and other ancillary services. All clinic service delivery services will be provided in accordance with US clinical standards and compliance measures.

Citizenship

+ All Aspen Medical staff must be US citizens or Green Card holders.

+ Sponsorship will not be available.

Requirements

Education:

+ Completion of a surgical technology 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, valid certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) as a Certified Surgical Assistant (CST) or National Center for Competency Testing Tech in Surgery Certification (NCCT TS-C) certification is preferred

+ Current, valid American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Experience:

+ Two (2) to five (5) years of recent, relevant, related experience in a trauma operating room (post-graduation) as a surgical technologist with knowledge of all surgical services, equipment, and instrumentation is preferred

+ Experience in a level 1 or 2 trauma hospital

+ A minimum of one year of experience in a trauma operating room or completion of a scrub technician training course and six months of experience in a trauma operating room

Language Proficiency:

+ Fluency in Haitian Creole and/or French is highly desired

This position will be a 1099 contractor, with a fixed daily rate while on rotation. You will not receive pay while off rotation.

*Pay rate details and potential benefits package associated with work schedules will be outlined during the interview phase

Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact [email protected].

By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.

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