The Surgical Technician position is located at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee. The Surgical Technician is a member of the Operating Room (OR) surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician participates with the surgical team in planning and implementing complex procedures.
The Surgical Technician functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures. such as open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery, and total joint replacement surgery. The incumbent duties include but are not limited to: Setup sterile field with all required items for each procedure, such as air powered, fiber optic, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy, etc.
Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups. Maintain a high level of concentration for an extended period of time.
Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment Assist the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures. Assist the team members in the care of patients. Prepare prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures. Maintain operating room area. Maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials.
Recognize potentially hazardous situation and takes corrective action. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 06:45am - 3:15pm, 06:45am - 5:15pm (on call and rotating weekends) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD50163A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
Kweli.Webster@va.gov · 615-695-2163
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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