4N1X1 - SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST AFSC Enlisted

Summary

It takes a team of professionals to ensure that our Airmen and their families get surgical care when they need it. Responsible for assisting surgeons during operations, Surgical Service specialists ensure that every procedure goes as smoothly as possible. These professionals play an integral role on any healthcare team and perform a wide range of critical tasks, from sterilizing tools and prepping the operating room to helping with anesthesia and assisting with patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Assist anesthesia personnel.
• Organize the medical environment in preparation for patient care.
• Aid surgeons during surgery.
• Prepare and maintain a sterile operating area.
• Order diagnostic laboratory and radiographic procedures as directed.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• No record of emotional instability
• No limitations for continuous standing
• No latex sensitivity
• No fear of blood
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 32 - 46 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Sam Houston, TX, Designated Medical Facility
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Surgical Services Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve