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Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for preparing, organizing, assembling and handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures performed at this facility utilizing the preference card and posting slip. Preoperatively, intraoperatively collaborates with surgical team and anticipates needs of the surgeon, ie suctioning, holding retractors, preparing skin grafts, etc.
Utilizes universal precautions and follows facility/ department policies and procedures when handling specimens and ensures the circulating nurse receives correct information for labeling purposes. Assists the surgical team with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, draping, obtaining supplies, applying dressings, and transportation to and from the OR.
Shares responsibility with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN) to perform soft goods, sharps, and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for knowledge of department policy for prevention of retained surgical items. Assists in training residents, medical students, nursing students, surgical technology students, and new Operating Room (OR) staff in surgical procedures.
Performs variety of assignments within the department as assigned to include; scrub duties, sterile core duties, Turn Over Team (TOT), clerical, scheduling, surgical assisting. Maintains Equipment and Work Areas. Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Assesses equipment needs and assists logistics personnel to provide adequate stock of supplies and materials.
Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians, new OR staff, nursing and medical students, resident and attending physicians. Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (e.g., frayed cords, water on floor), and takes corrective action. Protects self and others from injury related to patient positioning and movement as outlined in the facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: OR hours are 0700-1930.
All new hires will start on an orientation tour of Monday - Friday 0700-1530. Once Orientation is complete, tour will be determined based on department needs. Required to be ON CALL which includes weekends and holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD09033A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The physical and mental status of the Surgical Technician should enable them to perform all of their duties under normal and emergent conditions.
Incumbent must have ability to distinguish low range sound and or voice in surgical environment with competing background conversations, alarms, and equipment noise. The incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising elements of sterile technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.
There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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/.
Trisha.Juanez@va.gov · 414-384-2000 X44342
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $64569 – $84059/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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