The primary purpose of the position is to provide assistance to the surgeon and other members of the team during surgical procedures. The incumbent assists in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. He/She will have varying duties and responsibilities dependent on the needs of the direct care providers, nurses, and patient care demands.
These responsibilities may include clerical support duties for a variety of processes and activities.
Duties to include but not limited to the following: Technical Support Duties: The incumbent of the position will Function as a Primary Scrub Person: Responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as: thoracic, major vascular and total joint surgery.
Sets up a sterile field with all required items for each procedure i.e., air powered, fiber optic, Laparoscopic, arthroscopy, and urologic equipment, microscopes, recording devices and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and discusses 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 surgical setups.
Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipated the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment. Assists team members with care of the patient i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
ls available to start emergency procedure within one hour of being called back when performing on-call duties. Handles all specimens appropriately. In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse performs sponges, sharps, and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment used during the surgical procedure.
Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors and cutting sutures. Prepares prostheses and surgical devices during procedures. Fully participates in the "Time Out" and other patient safety programs. Assists in training students and new operating room staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and OR procedures to include the scrub role in surgical procedures.
Functions as a second circulator for complex surgical procedures. Non-Technical Support Duties: Maintains Environment, Equipment and Specific Supply Items. Monitors and maintains OR area including overall cleanliness, temperature, humidity, crash cart and other emergency equipment and supply items. Ensures cleanliness and performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunction. Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
Recognizes potentially hazardous situations, i.e., frayed cords. water on floor and takes corrective action. Put away supplies and send unused instruments to Sterile Processing Services. Clean and return any equipment, positioning supplies, etc. from ORs. Clean/dust equipment that remains in the OR (i.e. ESU cart, tourniquet, SCDs, computer keyboard, mouse, etc.). Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; to be discussed during the interview.
Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD03561A Physical Requirements: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of which are in stages of unconsciousness. 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.
Incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.
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.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO).
Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information.
rosalee.rizo@va.gov · 303-202-8533
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $77591 – $100870/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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