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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
On-site Tucson, AZ $65K – $84K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is located within the Critical Care Service at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Tucson, AZ. The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other healthcare team members during surgical procedures and perioperative preparation of these procedures.
What You'll Do
- →Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups.
- →In conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy before the start of the procedure, end of procedure, or anytime a staff relief occurs.
- →The incumbent must have in depth knowledge of each surgical item used during the procedure.
- →Each item is inspected prior to the case to ensure the integrity of the equipment is intact, sterile and equipment is functional.
- →Incumbent will have familiarity with each piece of equipment, be able to identify the equipment by name, and understand usage for surgical procedures.
- →Incumbent must have knowledge of additional surgical equipment specific to each surgical service, such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment. microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment.
- →Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies.
- →Incumbent is knowledgeable in anatomy, stages of the surgical procedure and able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration.
- →Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
- →Prepares prostheses and surgical devices during procedures.
- →Work Schedule: TBD, All new hires will start on a tour of Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.
- →Once orientation is complete and successful, the department is evaluated for needs.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD12591A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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
Job ID: 5f45379e-2471-422d-93ce-bbd9502e91b1
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