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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteNashville, TN$58K – $75KApply by May 28, 2026Health Aid And TechnicianESFJISFJISFPISTJHealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team and assists 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
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Anticipate needs of the surgical team.
- →Handle all specimens appropriately Perform sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy in conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN).
- →Assist the surgeon by performing specific procedures (i.e. preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, etc.).
- →Assist in training in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and/or specific procedures to include the scrub role in surgical procedures.
- →Perform non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- →Recognize potentially hazardous situations (i.e. frayed cords, water on floor) and take corrective action(s).
- →Assess equipment needs and maintain adequate stock of supplies and materials.
- →Serve as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures.
- →Use proper cleaning techniques and types of detergents to use on various items.
- →Proper handling and rotation of sterile supplies, handling of contaminated items, quality control and personal hygiene.
- →Prepare, organize and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setups.
- →Maintain Operating Room (OR) area.
- →Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and ensure all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.
- →Respond to surgical team with speed and accuracy during 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: 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: 202935e1-ccb2-44e3-ad2c-48316ffd5c64
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