Surgical Technician - OR Support Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville, TN seeks a Surgical Technician to join the surgical team and assist the surgeon and other team members during procedures.

Candidates must meet all requirements by the closing date (09/22/2026); specialized experience includes working in an operating room, setting up a sterile field, and assisting with various surgeries; education options may substitute experience.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6.
• Experience working in an operating room and setting up a sterile field with required OR equipment.
• Ability to assist surgeon by performing procedures such as skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples and cutting sutures.
• Education may substitute for experience; requires graduate-level coursework in anatomy/physiology, surgical technology, aseptic techniques; transcripts must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during procedures and prepare sterile fields and equipment.

Skills

Sterile field setup

Aseptic techniques

Instrument handling

Surgeon assistance

Education

Graduate education related to anatomy/physiology/surgical technology

Tools

Air-powered equipment

Fiber optic equipment

Laparoscopic equipment

Microscopes

Lasers

Arthroscopy equipment

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Nashville, TN seeks a Surgical Technician to join the surgical team and assist the surgeon and other team members during procedures.

Candidates must meet all requirements by the closing date (09/22/2026); specialized experience includes working in an operating room, setting up a sterile field, and assisting with various surgeries; education options may substitute experience.