Operating Room Surgical Technician: Elevate Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team in planning and executing complex procedures under supervision. The technician assists with patient positioning, prepping, and maintaining a sterile field during operations.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and collaboration to ensure prostheses/devices are properly handled when required.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06.
• Education: one full year of graduate education (18 semester hours) or internship in courses directly related to surgical technician work.
• Combination: education plus specialized experience meeting total requirements for the grade, with relevant graduate courses such as anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team with patient positioning, prepping, and setting up the operative field.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and take appropriate actions.
• Provide guidance and support to staff regarding infection control and patient safety protocol.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgical team in planning and executing complex procedures under supervision. The technician assists with patient positioning, prepping, and maintaining a sterile field during operations.

The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and collaboration to ensure prostheses/devices are properly handled when required.