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Health Technician (Surgical)
Indian Health Service · Posted 13 days ago
On-site Pine Ridge, SD $45K – $59K Apply by Sep 16, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is located at the PHS Indian Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD. The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during the surgical procedure. The position participates with the team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
What You'll Do
- →Provide cleaning, packaging and sterilizing services in support of hospital services.
- →Performs various assignments, i.e., decontamination, instrument preparation, equipment maintenance and supply, and storage and issue.
- →Maintains operating room area.
- →Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials Prepares, organizes and maintains the sterile surgical set-ups.
- →Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
Requirements
- ✓Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S.
- ✓Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
- ✓Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
- ✓Nights/Weekends/Holidays may be required You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
- ✓Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
- ✓A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
- ✓Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance.
- ✓Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
- ✓Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.
- ✓Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
- ✓Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
- ✓Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 375c2ec6-2322-4987-9056-b023f3bc9024
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