Perioperative Surgical Tech — Precision OR Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technician (ST) is part of the surgical team at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nursing - Perioperative. The ST provides instrument, supply, and equipment support during procedures and helps plan and implement complex operations under supervision.

The role requires maintaining sterile fields, following universal precautions, and ensuring availability of required equipment for diverse surgeries including general, vascular, urology, gynecology, podiatry,

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in handling instruments and assisting in various surgical procedures.
• Education substitution allowed with one year of graduate education directly related to the work.
• Experience with sterile technique and infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Function as primary scrub person handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Set up sterile field with air-powered, fiber optic and laparoscopic equipment and other operating room items.
• Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and ensure supplies are available per surgeon's cards.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setups.
• Observe, anticipate, and respond to the surgeon's needs with concentration during procedures.
• Follow universal precautions and infection control policies for all specimens, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain OR area and monitor stock levels of supplies and materials.
• Supervise volunteers and non-surgical team members as assigned.
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am-3:30pm.

Skills

Instruments handling

Surgical supplies

Infection control

Sterile field setup

Sutures handling

Education

Graduate education in related field

Job description

The Surgical Technician (ST) is part of the surgical team at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nursing - Perioperative. The ST provides instrument, supply, and equipment support during procedures and helps plan and implement complex operations under supervision.

The role requires maintaining sterile fields, following universal precautions, and ensuring availability of required equipment for diverse surgeries including general, vascular, urology, gynecology, podiatry,