Surgical Technician: OR Team Support & Setup

Veterans Health Administration; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.