Surgical Technician

DetailsPosted: 21-May-26Location: Nashville, TennesseeCategoriesAllied HealthInternal Number: 870133800SummaryThe Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team and assists the surgeon and other team members during 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.QualificationsTo qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Please select the statement below that best describes your education and/or experience to meet the specific qualification requirements for this position. Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists - speech pathologists - medical officers - and optometrists. Therefore - technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge - methods - and techniques of the position to be filled. In addition to the IOR - candidates must meet the specialized experience below: Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include: working in an operating room and setting up a sterile field with all required items for surgical procedures (i.e. - air-powered equipment - fiber optic equipment - laparoscopic equipment - microscopes - lasers - arthroscopy equipment - urologic equipment - recording devices - and other operating room (OR) supplies and equipment - etc.); use proper sterilization and cleaning techniques on instruments and equipment; and assist surgeon by performing such procedures such as skin grafts - suctioning - holding retractors - applying skin staples and cutting sutures. Physical Requirements: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients - most of who are at stages of unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing - walking - bending - lifting - pushing - reaching - and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. The surgical technician 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. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.DutiesDuties include but are not limited to: Anticipate needs of the surgical teamHandle all specimens appropriately Perform sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy in conjunction with the circulating Registered Nurse (RN)Assist the surgeon by performing specific procedures (i.epreparing skin grafts - suctioning - holding retractors - etc.)Assist in training in the operation of equipment - sterile technique - handling of instruments - and/or specific procedures to include the scrub role in surgical proceduresPerform non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctionsRecognize potentially hazardous situations (i.efrayed cords - water on floor) and take corrective action(s)Assess equipment needs and maintain adequate stock of supplies and materialsServe as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments - supplies - and equipment during all surgical proceduresUse proper cleaning techniques and types of detergents to use on various itemsProper handling and rotation of sterile supplies - handling of contaminated items - quality control and personal hygienePrepare - organize and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setupsMaintain Operating Room (OR) areaPlan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and ensure all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedureRespond to surgical team with speed and accuracy during surgical proceduresAssist the team members with care of the patient (i.e. - positioning - prepping - obtaining supplies - etc.)Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the service Position Description/PD#:PD06637A DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VAApplicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.Create a Job Match for Similar JobsLogoAbout Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationMore Jobs from This Employerhttps://careercenter.ascls.org/jobs/22292874/surgical-technician