Health Technicians (Surgical) for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. The Surgical Technician will provide surgical scrub technician support for surgical operations ranging from minor surgical procedures to more complex and extensive surgical procedures. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures. Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure, ensures all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedures. Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment.
Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures. Prepares prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures.
Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (e.g., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective actions. This position is being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-26-HQ-13087175-DE; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.
If you are substituting education for experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.
The posted pay range is $52783 – $68620/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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