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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-siteJackson, MS$50K – $66KApply by Jun 8, 2026Health Aid And TechnicianESFJISFJISFPISTJHealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician (ST) 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
- →Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
- →Utilizes universal precautions at all times.
- →Follows infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
- →Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.
- →Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- →Handles all specimen appropriately.
- →Assesses equipment needs and maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials.
- →Assists in developing and maintaining appropriate and cost-saving inventory prices.
- →Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- →Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical and specialized surgical procedures.
- →Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
- →Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure.
- →Provides guidance and support to other staff as required.
- →Trains other staff on surgical procedures.
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: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of who are at stages of unconsciousness.
- ✓There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon.
- ✓The surgical technician must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.
- ✓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) Preferred Experience: 2-3 years experience of working in a Surgery Operating Room and Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) Certification.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 16bdfd5f-dce1-4d74-bd96-136f299f3597
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