OR Surgical Technician: Sterile Field & Instrument Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team during procedures. The role supports the surgeon, prepares instruments, maintains sterile technique, and ensures infection control standards are met.

The position emphasizes adherence to sterile processing, instrument handling, and coordination with the surgical staff. Shift schedules include rotated mornings/afternoons with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in a surgical setting.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and aseptic practice.
• Experience with instrument setup and post-procedure decontamination.
• Transcript required if qualifying via education or combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates anatomy knowledge to anticipate surgeon needs.
• Prepares instruments for a full range of procedures.
• Sets up for procedures and handles instrumentation.
• Prepares pathological specimens for lab testing.
• Performs instrument, sharps, and sponge counts per policy.
• Follows Universal Protocol and Time-Out procedures.
• Maintains supplies and assists in training surgical staff.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments

Sterilization

Infection control

OSHA knowledge

Tools

Sterilizer operations

Surgical sterile field setup

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgical team during procedures. The role supports the surgeon, prepares instruments, maintains sterile technique, and ensures infection control standards are met.

The position emphasizes adherence to sterile processing, instrument handling, and coordination with the surgical staff. Shift schedules include rotated mornings/afternoons with on-site duties.