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Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 42 days ago
On-site San Antonio, TX $56K – $72K Apply by Aug 13, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team.
What You'll Do
- →A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.
- →Major Duties: Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of anatomy and multiple complex surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon needs.
- →Prepares instruments for the full range of surgical procedures.
- →Sets up for the procedure and handles instrumentation.
- →Prepares pathological specimens for appropriate laboratory testing such as permanent, fresh, frozen, and cultures.
- →Preforms instrument count, sharps, and sponge counts according to policy.
- →Participates in proper patient identification and surgical site verification using Universal Protocol and Time-Out procedures.
- →Assists coworkers to plan and prepare for surgical procedures using equipment properly and supplies effectively.
- →Participates and contributes to in-service programs pertinent to the care of surgical patients.
- →Coordinates with Environmental Management Services for the cleaning of patient care areas after procedures and educates surgical personnel of environmental sanitation and proper PPE.
- →Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures.
- →Educates surgical personnel on aseptic technique, hand hygiene, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- →Reads and adheres to SOPs, directives, policies and regulations to disassemble and prepare for high level disinfection of reusable medical equipment.
- →Preforms proper pre-cleaning of instrumentation and prepare instrument sets and case carts for return to SPS.
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 Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization.
- ✓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.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 459c1cd9-0a70-4317-bda3-eb798b39d16f
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