Technicien·ne de bloc opératoire

Join to apply for the Technicien
· ne de bloc opératoire role at Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

Overview
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

Work Environment
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.

Recruitment Programs
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. For more information, contact the health services recruiter: HSRecruitin

Training and Education
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.

Equivalent Civilian Jobs
These include roles such as Licensed Practical Nurse, Perioperative Nurse, Surgical Instrument Reprocessing Technician, and Endoscopic Reprocessing Technician.

Apply BELOW