Operating Room Surgical Technician: Precision & Impact

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team during procedures and support planning and implementation of complex operations under supervision.

The role requires experience in sterile technique, instrument handling, and operating room readiness, with duties including passing instruments, counts, and aiding surgeons as needed. Candidates should have graduate-level coursework related to anatomy, physiology, and surgical technology, with the

Qualifications

• Experience in operating room and sterile field setup.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and instrument handling.
• Ability to assist surgeon with procedures and skin grafts.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate needs of the surgical team.
• Assist surgeon by performing specified procedures and handling instruments.
• Maintain sterile setup and ensure equipment readiness.
• Perform sponge and instrument counts with RN.
• Identify and correct hazardous conditions in OR.

Skills

Sterile technique

Sponge/instrument counts

Instrument handling

Operating room prep

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate education in anatomy/physiology

Surgical technology coursework

Tools

Air-powered equipment

Fiber optic equipment

Laparoscopic equipment

Microscopes

Lasers

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team during procedures and support planning and implementation of complex operations under supervision.

The role requires experience in sterile technique, instrument handling, and operating room readiness, with duties including passing instruments, counts, and aiding surgeons as needed. Candidates should have graduate-level coursework related to anatomy, physiology, and surgical technology, with the