Surgical Technician: Perioperative OR Team

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Fayetteville VAMC is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and the surgical team during procedures and to participate in planning and implementing complex operations under supervision by the team.

Requirements include one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or one year of graduate education closely related to the work, with emphasis on sterile technique and infection control in the operating room.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent.
• Experience handling instruments and assisting surgeons.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and sterile technique.
• One year of graduate education directly related to the work can substitute for experience.

Skills

Instruments handling

Sterile field setup

Surgical assistance

Education

Graduate education related to field

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs Fayetteville VAMC is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and the surgical team during procedures and to participate in planning and implementing complex operations under supervision by the team.

Requirements include one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or one year of graduate education closely related to the work, with emphasis on sterile technique and infection control in the operating room.