Operating Room Surgical Technician — Sterile Techniques Pro

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Healthcare System in Des Moines is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Operating Room team.

You will assist the surgeon and OR staff during procedures, prepare sterile fields, and ensure adherence to infection control practices under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of OR/PACU/Ambulatory Surgery. Eligibility requires English proficiency and either specialized experience at GS-05 level or related education as described in the

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year at GS-05 or equivalent in sterile technique, surgery prep, infection control.
• Education: 1/2 year of graduate coursework related to the work (anatomy, physiology, surgical tech).
• Combination: education and experience may be combined per standards including related graduate work.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and OR team during procedures.
• Prepare and protect sterile field; handle instruments and supplies; adhere to infection control policies.

Education

1/2 year of graduate education related to anatomy and physiology, surgical technology

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Central Iowa VA Healthcare System in Des Moines is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Operating Room team.

You will assist the surgeon and OR staff during procedures, prepare sterile fields, and ensure adherence to infection control practices under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of OR/PACU/Ambulatory Surgery. Eligibility requires English proficiency and either specialized experience at GS-05 level or related education as described in the