Surgical Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Shreveport campus seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during procedures.

The ST helps plan and implement complex operations under the general supervision of the surgical team, maintaining sterile fields and preparing instruments across varied specialties. The role emphasizes instrument handling, sterile technique, and close collaboration with the OR team in a fast-paced environment, with expectations of concentration and adherence to

Qualifications

• Proficiency in maintaining sterile fields and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of instrumentation across multiple surgical specialties.
• One year of graduate education or equivalent experience.
• Follows OR infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure.
• Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and ensures all supplies are available.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile setups.
• Observes and responds to each stage of surgery, anticipating surgeon needs.
• Maintains infection control and handles specimens, supplies, and equipment safely.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Team coordination

Education

One year of graduate education

Tools

Air-powered equipment

Fiber optic equipment

Laparoscopic equipment

Microscopes

Lasers

Arthroscopy equipment

Urologic equipment

Job description

Summary

The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the surgical team at the Shreveport campus and provides assistance to 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.

Summary

The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the surgical team at the Shreveport campus and provides assistance to 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/16/2026. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Applicants who meet the Individual Occupational Requirements described below are fully qualified for the specified entry grade and must also meet the specialized experience and/or education requirements. Specialized Experience: Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists - speech pathologists - medical officers - and optometrists. Therefore - technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge - methods - and techniques of the position to be filled. In addition to meeting the above Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) AND Time-In-Grade - applicants must also meet the experience and/or directly related education relevant to this position. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include - but are not limited to: Knowledge of a variety of instrumentation and service lines including orthopedic - general urology - ophthalmology - vascular - thoracic and plastic - surgical ethics and conscious; Confirms all specimens to be sent to pathology with surgeon and verifies accuracy with team - gowns and gloves members of surgical team; Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures; Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment; Assists circulating nurse in gathering surgical supplies and equipment; Assist the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts - suctioning - holding retractors - applying skin staples - and cutting sutures; Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. OR - Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have one (1) full year of graduate education. (Transcript Required). For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Physical Demands: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients - most of which are unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing - walking - bending - lifting - pushing - reaching - and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Position must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles and aseptic techniques and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment - fiber optic equipment - laparoscopic equipment - microscopes - lasers - arthroscopy equipment - 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 ara 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
• Total Rewards Brochure: Surgical Technician Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
• 6:45am-3:14pm
• Subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD02975A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized