OR Surgical Technician – Perioperative Support Pro

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Shorewood Hills (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Surgical Technician - Operating Room on the Perioperative Surgery Team located at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

The position emphasizes instrument handling, sterile technique, and patient preparation across multiple surgical specialties. Qualified applicants have OR experience in scrubbing, passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field, with readiness for emergency situations and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 in a surgical operating room.
• Experience in multiple surgical specialties; handling instruments and equipment.
• Scrubbing for procedures and maintaining a sterile field; prepping patients.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 for the GS-7 grade; handling skin grafts, suctioning, retractors and skin staples.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Scrub for procedures ranging from simple to complex and maintain a sterile field.
• Position and prep patients for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgeon by passing items quickly and accurately during operations.
• Recognize and respond to critical situations in the OR.

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Surgical Technician - Operating Room on the Perioperative Surgery Team located at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

The position emphasizes instrument handling, sterile technique, and patient preparation across multiple surgical specialties. Qualified applicants have OR experience in scrubbing, passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field, with readiness for emergency situations and