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Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 13 days ago

On-site Madison, WI $57K – $82K Apply by Sep 10, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Trades
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About the Role

Employee serves as a Surgical Technician - Operating Room, on the Perioperative Surgery Team located at the William S. Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

What You'll Do

  • ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder.
  • The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-7.
  • At the GS-6 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence.
  • You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-7.
  • Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.
  • Duties include but may not be limited to: Setting up sterile field with all required items such as air-power equipment, fiber optic equipment, microscopes, lasers, etc.
  • Planning and discussing procedures with surgical professionals.
  • Making sure all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedure.
  • Preparing and maintaining sterile surgical setups.
  • Assisting the surgeon during surgical procedure.
  • Handling specimens, supplies, and equipment following universal precaution and infection control policies.
  • Assisting with patient care, i.e., positioning, prepping, etc.
  • Assisting surgeon in such procedures as; preparing skin grafts, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
  • Maintaining correct count of instruments used during 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 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.
  • 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: a5484b4e-9b5a-4cc9-9d39-c4f76bd01f2b

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