Operating Room Surgical Technician: Sterile Tech & OR Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta VA Health Care System, is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The technician assists the surgeon and other team members before, during, and after surgical procedures and helps maintain a sterile field.

Applicants should have knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, infection control policies, and sterilization processes. Completion by the closing date 09/21/2026 is required.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-6 level in the Federal Service.
• Experience with medical instruments, anatomy, physiology and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of sterilization, packaging, storage, and shelf life.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare and protect sterile field and manage sterile supplies.
• Follow infection control policies and universal precautions.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Medical instruments

Infection control

Sterilization testing

Operating room experience

Education

Graduate coursework in anatomy/physiology/surgical technology

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs, Atlanta VA Health Care System, is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The technician assists the surgeon and other team members before, during, and after surgical procedures and helps maintain a sterile field.

Applicants should have knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique, infection control policies, and sterilization processes. Completion by the closing date 09/21/2026 is required.