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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 46 days ago
On-site Columbia, SC $45K – $59K Apply by Aug 11, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician participates with the surgical team members in planning and and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse. A surgical technician possesses expertise in theory application of sterile and aseptic techniques and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: These guidelines list the major duties but are not all inclusive of the functions the OR Surgical Technician will be expected to perform.
- →The Surgical Technician provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members in designated areas and OR suite.
- →Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned services area.
- →Transports patients pre-operatively and post-operatively and procedures needed supplies, drugs, blood, reports and equipment.
- →Functions as a primary scrub person on all surgical procedures, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as thoracic, vascular, orthopedic, ENT, etc.
- →Under supervision of the RN, assists in circulating functions, performing instrument and sponge counts and accounting for surgical instruments and equipment during surgical procedures.
- →Gathers and communicates technical data to the RN.
- →Participates in the preoperative role by evaluating the needs of the surgical patient and assisting in patient positioning and preparation of specialized support equipment that is necessary for the most complex surgical procedures.
- →Anticipates, recognizes and resolves the unfamiliar situations or deviations from standard protocol, policies, procedures and completed informed consent, availability of specific equipment.
- →Actively participates with the RN in developing a plan to meet the needs and expectations of the various surgical teams.
- →Demonstrates self-composure and effective interpersonal skills, when relating/communicating with diverse personalities, difficult situations.
- →Plans and discusses surgical procedures with the surgical team and ensures all needed supplies and equipment are available.
- →Practices principles of sterile technique, preparing instrumentations independently and with direct supervision, utilizing aseptic technique, maintaining a sterile field intraoperatively.
- →May be responsible in training aseptic techniques to other service technicians.
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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1867a487-471a-4ecb-a130-eee8dbf977d4
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