Surgical Instrumentation Specialist — OR Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Detroit seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and team during procedures, assist with preprocedural planning and day-of setup, and manage sterile instrumentation.

Qualified applicants must meet the IOR per GS-0640 series with specialized experience or education; preferred experience 2–10 years in robotic, vascular, and urology settings; physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Experience using surgical instruments to protect sterile field during surgery.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and aseptic technique.
• Ability to handle contaminated items and maintain infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and protect sterile field during surgery.
• Assist with preprocedural planning and day-of setup of instruments.
• Provide instrumentation throughout the procedure, anticipating the surgeon's needs.
• Handle and rotate sterile supplies and sanitation of equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Education

Graduate education in anatomy/physiology or surgical technology

Tools

Sterilizer operations

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Detroit seeks a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon and team during procedures, assist with preprocedural planning and day-of setup, and manage sterile instrumentation.

Qualified applicants must meet the IOR per GS-0640 series with specialized experience or education; preferred experience 2–10 years in robotic, vascular, and urology settings; physical requirements apply.