Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team, supporting the surgeon and staff during a wide range of procedures.

The role includes preparing sterile fields, organizing complex instrument setups for orthopedic, neuro, and cardiothoracic surgeries, and assisting as a second circulator; schedule includes multiple shifts and on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the primary scrub person handling instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Sets up sterile field and ensures all supplies are available prior to procedures.
• Prepares and maintains highly complex sterile setups for orthopedic, neuro, cardiothoracic, robotic and general surgeries.
• Acts as second circulator for complex procedures and assists in maintaining OR area.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team that provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures, and participates in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 02, 2027 .The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 15, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks until 06/01/2027. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Applicants who are referred will be considered for 90 days, after 90 days applicants will have to reapply. Major Duties: Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery. and/or total joint replacement surgery.

Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment. Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.

Prepares, organizes and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups for Orthopedic (total joint replacement), Neuro (craniotomies tumors/ aneurysms, laminectomies, fusions), Cardiothoracic (open heart surgery), Robotic procedures (Genitourinary, Gynecological, and General); Bariatric, General Surgery (colorectal); LASER technology for various surgical services and/or ENT/ Ophthalmic procedures; all of which require knowledge of complex specialty instruments, equipment and supplies unique to each of the surgical services.

Functions as the second circulator for complex surgical procedures. Performs non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintains OR area. Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (e.g., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action.

Provides guidance and support to Nursing Assistants and other Surgical Technicians Supervises volunteers, aides, non-surgical team members, students, and other personnel. Provides guidance and support to professional and technical students of an approved surgical technology program. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm,7:00am-5:30pm, 12:00pm-7:30pm, 2:00pm-10:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD07623A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: 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/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

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 $54857 – $71315/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-06-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

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