Surgical Technician: OR Support & Sterile Tech

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during complex procedures, under supervision. The role focuses on scrubbing, aseptic technique, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile fields in the operating room.

The ideal candidate has OR experience or education in health services, with knowledge of universal precautions and infection control policies. The closing date for applications is 2026-10-16.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 or higher.
• Experience in an operating room and scrubbing/assisting in surgical specialties.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, sterilization, and handling of instruments.
• Experience with infection control policies and universal precautions.
• Ability to prepare and protect the sterile field during surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon and team during procedures.
• Scrub in, handle instruments, and maintain sterile technique.
• Support planning and implementation of complex procedures under supervision.

Skills

Operating room

Surgical scrubbing

Aseptic technique

Sterile equipment handling

Infection control

Education

Graduate education (1 year)

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, TX is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during complex procedures, under supervision. The role focuses on scrubbing, aseptic technique, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile fields in the operating room.

The ideal candidate has OR experience or education in health services, with knowledge of universal precautions and infection control policies. The closing date for applications is 2026-10-16.