Operating Room Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Surgical Technician to join the surgical team in Aurora, CO. The role involves preparing sterile fields, assisting surgeons, handling specimens, and supporting patient care under supervision.

Flexible shifts typically include 7:00am–3:30pm or four 10-hour shifts, with no telework. Requirements include education transcripts; foreign-education equivalency may be required.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application or basis of qualification.
• Education from accredited institutions per US Department of Education requirements.
• Foreign education requires Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit.

Responsibilities

• Set up sterile field with all required items and equipment.
• Plan and discuss procedures with surgical professionals.
• Maintain sterile surgical setups and supplies.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Handle specimens, supplies, and equipment per infection-control policies.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assisting

Patient care

Education

Transcript submission

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Surgical Technician to join the surgical team in Aurora, CO. The role involves preparing sterile fields, assisting surgeons, handling specimens, and supporting patient care under supervision.

Flexible shifts typically include 7:00am–3:30pm or four 10-hour shifts, with no telework. Requirements include education transcripts; foreign-education equivalency may be required.