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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 51 days ago
On-site Gainesville, FL $49K – $79K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The Surgical Technician reports to the Nursing Perioperative Service. Provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. Participates in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. is also a primary clinical site for training of resident physicians, medical students, nursing students, surgical technology students and ophthalmology technology students while in the peri-operative setting.
What You'll Do
- →Include but not limited to: Performs sharp, sponge, and instrument counts of surgical items before and after surgical procedures.
- →Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during a variety of surgical procedure.
- →Determines the effectiveness of sterilization, packing, storage, and shelf life.
- →Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
- →Understands and follows protocols for handling various specimen.
- →Assists surgical team members to identify and implement performance improvement measures.
- →Follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
- →Utilizes universal precautions to protect patients and staff from exposure to any infectious material.
- →Utilizes medical terminology when interpreting requests and provide proper documentation for surgical procedures.
- →Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
- →Physical Requirements: Duties regularly require providing assistance in lifting and positioning patients.
- →There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments for the surgeon.
- →You must be dexterous in "passing' instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.
- →Appropriate scrub attire is required, including sterile gown and gloves, surgical caps to cover your hair, appropriate eye protection, and surgical mask in order to provide an aseptic environment in the operating room.
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.
- ✓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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: a13c392b-50f2-44a6-8d15-a82314a0736b
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