Surgical Technician: Precision OR Support & Teamwork

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Shreveport campus surgical team. The technician will assist the surgeon and team during procedures and help plan and implement complex operations under supervision.

The role requires maintaining sterile fields, gathering supplies, and anticipating the surgeon's needs to support safe, efficient patient care. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date (10/16/2026).

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining sterile fields in operating rooms.
• Familiarity with surgical ethics and patient safety protocols.
• Adaptability to fast-paced surgical environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field during procedures and anticipate needs of the surgeon.
• Assist circulating nurse and team with instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with tasks such as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Sterile technique

Education

One year of graduate education

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the Shreveport campus surgical team. The technician will assist the surgeon and team during procedures and help plan and implement complex operations under supervision.

The role requires maintaining sterile fields, gathering supplies, and anticipating the surgeon's needs to support safe, efficient patient care. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date (10/16/2026).