NEC Designation: NEC HM-8483 Surgical Technologist
Description: Assists medical officer in carrying out surgical techniques. Provides nursing care, safety and support to patients before, during and after surgery. Selects, sterilizes and prepares instruments and materials and the aseptic environment necessary for surgery. Assists anesthetist during operating procedures in giving artificial respiration and in the use of resuscitators. Maintains surgical equipment and records. Assists with instruction, supervision, and evaluation of students and other corpsmen assigned duties relating to surgery.
Qualification Data: Source Rating(s):
HM
Billet Paygrades: E3-E6
Personnel Paygrades: E3-E6
Course: Mandatory
Open to Women?: Yes
Notes: NEC may be assigned to inactive duty Naval Reservists who: 1) have successfully completed a BUMED-recognized training program and/or is certified by the Association of Surgical Technologists, and 2) is a surgical technologist with documented current clinical competency.
Information contained on this page is derived from the Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards Manual, Volume II, NAVPERS 18068F, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).
