Surgical Technician

Veterans Health Administration; Shreveport (LA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Veterans Health Administration in Shreveport, LA, seeks a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during procedures. The ST participates in planning and implementing complex operations under supervision of the surgical team.

Responsibilities include setting up sterile fields, coordinating supplies, and supporting the team through all procedure stages. This federal role follows strict infection control policies and requires accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Transcript submitted with your application per education requirements.
• If using foreign education you must provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsabilités

• Sets up sterile field with all required items for each procedure (air-powered, fiber optic, laparoscopic, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy, urologic equipment, recording devices).
• Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and ensures supplies and equipment are available before procedures.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups; observes and responds to each stage of the procedure.
• Maintains concentration for extended periods and anticipates the surgeon's needs while following universal precautions and infection-control policies.

Description du poste

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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 $50460 – $65599/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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