Surgical Technician: Precision Sterile Field Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Louisville, KY is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during procedures ranging from biopsies to vascular reconstructions.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, anatomy knowledge, and aseptic practice, with the option to substitute graduate education for experience as outlined in official standards.

Applicants must meet the requirements by the closing date and be prepared to adapt to a dynamic surgical environment.

Qualifications

• IOR requires one year of graduate education or equivalent combination with specialized experience.
• Specialized experience includes sterile technique, anatomy, and aseptic practice.
• Knowledge of operation and function of surgical instruments and equipment.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Surgical instruments

Aseptic technique

Medical terminology

Education

Graduate education (1 year)

Tools

Sterilizer operation

Instrument testing

Sterilization procedures

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs in Louisville, KY is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist the surgeon and team during procedures ranging from biopsies to vascular reconstructions.

The role emphasizes sterile technique, anatomy knowledge, and aseptic practice, with the option to substitute graduate education for experience as outlined in official standards.

Applicants must meet the requirements by the closing date and be prepared to adapt to a dynamic surgical environment.