Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Baltimore is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the OR team. You will scrub, assemble instruments, and support the surgeon during procedures, ensuring sterile technique and patient safety.

The role involves planning with surgical professionals, maintaining sterile setups, and assisting in training. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with on-site duties at the VA facility in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Transcript required to verify education per federal requirements.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required for foreign education calificaiton.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during procedures.
• Set up sterile field and assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Maintain sterile technique and monitor sterility throughout procedures.
• Assist in training OR staff and participate in quality improvement.
• Support inventory and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the Surgical Specialty Operating Room surgical team. The ST aids the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The ST participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and complex equipment during all surgical procedures. Sets up sterile field and maintains working knowledge of all required items used for each procedure such as disposable and non-disposable surgical instrumentation.

Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups. Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.

Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment. Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, sterile draping, and ensuring patient safety via participation in surgical time out processes.

The ST is responsible for ensuring sterility is maintained during the procedure by monitoring for breaches in technique of the surgical team members and/or the sterile field. Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintains rules and regulations of restricted and semi-restricted areas of the OR suite.

Provides guidance and support to OR Nursing Assistants and other STs. May oversee volunteers, aides, non-surgical team members, students, and other personnel. May assist in training residents, medical students, nursing students, operating room technology students, and new Operating Room (OR) staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and OR procedures to include the scrub role in surgical procedures.

Assists surgical team members in quality improvement activities. Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends in surgical technology through continuing education courses. Assists in developing and maintaining appropriate and cost-effective inventory practices. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00am to 7:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD512-26004-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $57736 - $75059/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.