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Surgical Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $64K – $83K Apply by Jun 25, 2026 Health Aid And Technician ESFJISFJISFPISTJ HealthcareTrades
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This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration, at the Atlanta VA Health Care System. The Surgical Technician is a member for the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members before, during, and following surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team.
What You'll Do
- →The Surgical Technician functions as a member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures.
- →The technician participates with the surgical team in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team.
- →The Surgical Technician functions as the primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies and equipment during all surgical procedures.Duties include but are not limited to: Independently scrubs for complex, extensive, specialized procedures in all surgical specialties.
- →Anticipates needs of the surgeon.
- →Assembles and tests delicate instruments to ensure optimal functioning.
- →Prepares, organizing, maintaining highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
- →Primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures.
- →Provides direct assistance to the surgeon.
- →Shares responsibility with circulating nurse for correct sponge, needle, and instruments counts.
- →Receives tissue specimens and cultures for laboratory analysis and ensures circulating nurse receives correct information for labeling purposes.
- →Independently prepares and applies sterile dressings following procedures.
- →Assists with positioning and draping patients.
- →Positioning and draping patients.
- →Accountable for taking emergency call on a rotating basis.
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.
- ✓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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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