OR Surgical Technician — Perioperative Scrub Specialist

Veterans Health Administration; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Temple, Texas, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the Operating Room and perioperative clinics. The role works under Nurse Manager supervision, handling instrument setups, sterile technique, and coordination with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include preparing complex surgical setups, assisting with procedures, and transporting patients through the perioperative process.

Qualifications

• Transcript required if education is used to meet qualifications.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be provided for foreign education.
• Education from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Participates with the surgical team in planning and implementing complex procedures under supervision.
• Acts as primary scrub person, handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Independently sets up the sterile field with all required instruments and equipment for each procedure.
• Prepares and maintains highly complex surgical setups using aseptic technique.
• Transports patients pre- and post-operatively and manages perioperative supplies and equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Scrub nursing support

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Tools

Air powered instrumentation

Endoscopy equipment

Laparoscopy equipment

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration in Temple, Texas, seeks a Surgical Technician to support the Operating Room and perioperative clinics. The role works under Nurse Manager supervision, handling instrument setups, sterile technique, and coordination with the surgical team.

Responsibilities include preparing complex surgical setups, assisting with procedures, and transporting patients through the perioperative process.