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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Dallas, TX $55K – $71K Apply by Jun 2, 2027 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team that provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures, and participates in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 02, 2027 .The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 15, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 06/01/2027.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
- →Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply.
- →Major Duties: Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery. and/or total joint replacement surgery.
- →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.
- →Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.
- →Functions as the second circulator for complex surgical procedures.
- →Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- →Maintains OR area.
- →Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials.
- →Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (e.g., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action.
- →Provides guidance and support to Nursing Assistants and other Surgical Technicians Supervises volunteers, aides, non-surgical team members, students, and other personnel.
- →Provides guidance and support to professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program.
- →Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm,7:00am-5:30pm, 12:00pm-7:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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 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.
Personality Fit
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