Ambulatory OR Surgical Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the Ambulatory Surgical Unit. You will prepare the sterile field, maintain asepsis, and assist the surgical team with instrument handling and patient care in a busy operating room environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument counts, positioning patients, and ensuring safety policies are followed during procedures. This role requires adherence to VA standards and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate understanding of major body systems and surgery needs.
• Experience with sterile technique and instrument handling.
• Graduate level coursework in anatomy/physiology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Set up sterile field for procedures and ensure supplies are ready.
• Maintain asepsis and follow infection control policies.
• Assist surgical team during operations and coordinate with RN
• Count sponges, sharps, and instruments accurately.
• Prepare patient positioning and draping as required.

Skills

Sterile field setup

Asepsis

Infection control

Team collaboration

Triage of surgical needs

Education

Graduate level education (1 year)

Tools

Surgical instruments

Endoscopy scopes

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the Ambulatory Surgical Unit. You will prepare the sterile field, maintain asepsis, and assist the surgical team with instrument handling and patient care in a busy operating room environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument counts, positioning patients, and ensuring safety policies are followed during procedures. This role requires adherence to VA standards and ongoing professional development.