The Surgical Technician (ST) is an integral member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures ranging from local anesthesia cases (biopsies and excisions) to vascular and micro-vascular surgery, including ear, hand, facial, and vascular reconstruction. The incumbent must be prepared to adapt to new procedures in a constantly changing surgical environment.
The Surgical Technician functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures.
This position will be located in the Operating Room (OR), which performs surgical procedures including general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic, vascular, podiatry, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, neurosurgery, etc.The incumbent duties include but are not limited to: Setup sterile field with all required items for each procedure. Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals.
Assure that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure according to the surgeon's preference cards. Maintain a high level of concentration for an extended period of time. Assist the team members in the care of patients. Assist the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures. 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 7:00am - 3:30pm. Will also have times that you must take call, possibly to include weekends and holidays. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD04763A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not 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/.
travis.wright2@va.gov · (980)330-0220
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $59659 – $77558/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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