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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 98 days ago
On-site Erie, PA $45K – $59K Apply by Jul 6, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is located in the Erie VA Medical Center Ambulatory Surgery. The position reports to Manager Ambulatory Surgery which is within Clinical Services line. The Surgical Technician is an integral part of the Operating Room (OR) care team. The Surgical Technician works and functions under the guidance of nursing and medical staff of Ambulatory Surgery and the Operating Room.
What You'll Do
- →The Surgical Technician handles instruments, supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
- →The Surgical Technician has an understanding of the procedures performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- →Duties include, but are not limited to: Donning OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) Gathers, check and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
- →Performs the surgical scrub, donning gown and gloves.
- →Sets up the sterile back table and mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/ solutions needed for the planned procedure.
- →Performs initial instruments, sharps and sponge count with the circulating nurse.
- →Assists the team members with gowning and gloving.
- →Assists with draping the patient/correct surgical site and establishing the sterile field.
- →Participates in the surgical site and patient verification during the 'time out" procedure.
- →Secures tubing cords and other sterile accessories Prepares and anticipates additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for usage during schedule procedures.
- →Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure.
- →Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents and irrigation solutions utilized during the surgical procedure.
- →Holds retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon.
- →Sponges or suctions the operative site as necessary.
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: b189766f-3b87-4443-aee5-dfdfbbb32590
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