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Surgical Technician (Operating Room)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $58K – $75K Apply by Jun 3, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the Surgical Specialty Operating Room surgical team. The ST aids the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The ST participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team.
What You'll Do
- →DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation.
- →Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.
- →Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, transporting, prepping, draping and ensuring patient safety via participation in surgical time out processes.
- →The ST is responsible for ensuring sterility is maintained during the procedure by monitoring for breaches in technique of the surgical team.
- →Handles all specimens appropriately.
- →Utilizes standard precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
- →In conjunction with the circulating registered nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. responsible for the accountability for 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, and cutting sutures.
- →Prepares prothesis and surgical devices during procedures.
- →Provides transportation of patients to and from the Operating Room, as assigned.
- →Functions as second circulator for complex surgical procedures.
- →Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- →Maintains rules and regulations of restricted and semi-restricted areas of the OR suite.
- →Provides guidance and support to OR Nursing Assistants and other ST's.
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 dentification 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
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