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Surgical Technician (Direct-Hire Authority)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Ann Arbor, MI $61K – $80K Apply by Jun 9, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The surgical technician position is located in the VA Ann Arbor Health System Operating Room Suite within the Surgery Service. The incumbent functions at an advanced level with specific and specialized training and skills required in the Surgery work setting. The Surgical Technician functions independently to provide a wide range of support to the professional nurse and physician in the Operating Room. Participates with the surgical team in planning and implementing complex procedures.
What You'll Do
- →Set's up Equipment and Surgical Instrumentation: Determines Technical Factors Sets up and test functionality of equipment such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, surgical microscopes, brain navigation systems, lasers, technology advanced robotic surgery, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, and recording devices.
- →Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are both available and in working order prior to the surgical procedure.
- →Adjusts equipment controls to clarify readings and prepare for operation.
- →Performs nontechnical equipment maintenance and cleaning, and pre-treatment for all reusable medical equipment and instrumentation.
- →Coordinates repair of potentially hazardous equipment.
- →(frayed cords, malfunctioning controls, etc.) with appropriate staff.
- →Operates equipment and assists surgical team in performance of procedures, able to trouble shoot and adjust, prior to notification of bio-medical engineering.
- →Opens sterile items and arranges surgical area and equipment for procedure performance.
- →Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
- →In conjunction with the circulating nurse, performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy.
- →He/she is responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure.
- →Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, cutting sutures and preparing prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures.
- →Maintains Equipment and Work Areas: Maintains OR area, performs monthly cleaning to storage locations as per hospital policy.
- →Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4ad41407-ec0e-4ca3-9a73-fd2a648d1b8e
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