Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration

Saint Cloud (MN)

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USD 55 000 - 72 000

Plein temps

Il y a 7 jours

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Résumé du poste

The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the Surgical Specialty Operating Room team at the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System. The primary purpose is to directly assist the surgeon and team during procedures across multiple specialties.

Responsibilities include preparing sterile setups, handling instruments, maintaining safety and infection control, and assisting with patient care. This is a full-time, day shift position with standard VA benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Only education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
If using foreign education, submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsabilités

Functions as a primary scrub person handling instruments and equipment during various procedures.
Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure and maintains complex sterile set-ups.
Ensures sterile wrap/packaging are intact and chemical indicators are proper.
Observes and responds to each stage of the procedure and anticipates surgeon needs.
Assists with patient care, including positioning, prepping and obtaining supplies.
Performs other duties to ensure efficient operation of the department.

Formation

Transcript and education verification

Foreign education equivalency documentation

Description du poste

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the Surgical Specialty Operating Room surgical team. This position is part of the surgical specialty service line of the St. Cloud VA Healthcare System. The primary purpose of the position is to directly assist the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but are not limited to: Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments and equipment during a variety of surgical procedures such as endoscopy, general surgery (including laparoscopy),orthopedics (including arthroscopy), central line insertions, urology, podiatry, and ophthalmology.

Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as electric/battery powered equipment, ceiling mounted booms, Neptune suction, Phaco, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscope, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other related operating room supplies and equipment.

Plans and discusses each procedure with assigned surgical team and ensures all supplies and equipment are available prior to the start of the surgical procedure. Prepares, organizes, and maintains complex sterile surgical set-ups. Ensures all sterile wrap/packaging have no holes/tears/breaks in packaging integrity. Visualizing chemical indicators have turned.

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 standard precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.

Handles specimens appropriately, participates with circulating RN with two-person verification of accurate specimen labeling and confirmation of correct patient identification. Assists with team members with care of patient, i.e. positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., variable tours Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD90077A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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 $55012 – $71517/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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