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Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 49 days ago
On-site San Antonio, TX $50K – $65K Apply by Aug 5, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team at the Northwest Health Care Center San Antonio 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: Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as cataracts, vitrectomies, dental implants, odontectomies.
- →Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment.
- →Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
- →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, sharps and instrument counts to verify accuracy per facility policy and procedures.
- →Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
- →Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- →Provides guidance and support to other Surgical Technicians.
- →Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, Rotating Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm / 7:00am - 3:30pm / 7:30am - 4:00pm / 8:00am to 4:30pm) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized/PD03978A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved
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.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Personality Fit
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