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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 10 days ago
On-site Fredericksburg, VA $58K – $75K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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Fredericksburg HCC is recruiting for Surgical Technician-Community Care (CC).The Surgical Technician (ST) is a surgical team member who 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. This position is located in Ambulatory Surgery, Fredericksburg HCC, Fredericksburg Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →Sets up the sterile field with all required items for each procedure, such as robotic equipment, air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, fluids, medications, surgical implants, and other operating room supplies and equipment.
- →Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available before the surgical procedure.
- →Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
- →Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining mental focus for extended periods.
- →Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, medications, implants, and equipment.
- →Assists the team members with the care of the veteran, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
- →Handles all specimens appropriately.
- →In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs soft goods, sharps, and instrument counts to prevent retention of surgical items and verify accuracy.
- →Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure.
- →Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures.
- →Prepares prostheses and surgical devices during operations and calibrates instruments/equipment in the sterile field.
- →Assists in training residents, medical students, nursing students, surgical technology students, and new Operating Room (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and OR procedures, including the scrub role in surgical procedures.
- →Functions as a runner for complex surgical procedures under the direct supervision of RN.
- →Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 3cd4731b-bb30-4071-8ef4-be28c3b27c14
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