Surgical Instrument Technician — OR Support & Prep

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Virginia seeks a Surgical Assistant to provide direct operating room support, assisting surgeons and preparing patients for complex procedures. The role emphasizes correct instrument selection, equipment operation and strict sterilization practices in a state-of-the-art OR environment.

Qualifications include one year of specialized OR experience and graduate-level education in Surgical Assisting. U.S. citizens only; DHA Direct Hire Authority applies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in assisting in operating rooms.
• Experience selecting surgical supplies and equipment.
• Experience operating surgical equipment and sterilizing instruments.
• Ability to prepare patients for surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon with routine to complex procedures in an operating room.
• Select appropriate surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Operate surgical equipment.
• Sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Operating room support

Sterilization procedures

Patient preparation

Education

Graduate-level education in Surgical Assisting

Tools

Surgical instruments

Operating equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Virginia seeks a Surgical Assistant to provide direct operating room support, assisting surgeons and preparing patients for complex procedures. The role emphasizes correct instrument selection, equipment operation and strict sterilization practices in a state-of-the-art OR environment.

Qualifications include one year of specialized OR experience and graduate-level education in Surgical Assisting. U.S. citizens only; DHA Direct Hire Authority applies.