4N1X1 Surgical Service

4N1X1 is an Air Force specialty code (AFSC) for surgical service specialists. These specialists are also known as “surgical techs” or “scrubs”. They are responsible for: Planning, providing, and evaluating surgical patient care activities and related training programs Organizing the medical environment Performing and directing support activities in patient care situations, including contingency operations and disasters Maintaining surgical equipment and overall patient prep Assisting the anesthesiologist when a patient has to be anesthetized for a procedure Preparing operating rooms by sterilizing and arranging surgical instruments and equipment Anticipating the needs of the surgical team during procedures and providing timely assistance Maintaining a sterile field and adhering to aseptic techniques to prevent infections Assisting with surgeries, including passing instruments, retracting tissue, and removing excess blood 4N1X1s ensure that every procedure goes as smoothly as possible. They can be sent to forward operating bases to work with surgical teams in hostile environments.