Surgical Technician - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Surgical Technician at Northwest Health Care Center in San Antonio supports the surgical team during procedures, assisting the surgeon and other team members under general supervision. The role involves planning and implementing complex procedures with focus on sterile fields and infection control.

Qualified applicants will have experience in maintaining aseptic technique, handling instruments and supplies, and ensuring proper cleaning and rotation of sterile items.

Qualifications

• Assists with preparation and protection of sterile fields during surgery.
• Monitors and maintains aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
• Handles medical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery.
• Adheres to infection control policies and proper hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and surgical team during procedures.
• Prepare and protect sterile fields as directed by the team.
• Maintain aseptic technique and manage instruments and equipment.

Skills

Sterile Field Prep

Aseptic Technique

Infection Control

Surgical Instrument Handling

Job description

The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team at the Northwest Health Care Center San Antonio and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: assisting with the preparation and protection of sterile fields during surgery; monitoring and maintaining aseptic techniques throughout surgical procedures; handling medical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures; performing proper cleaning techniques, as well as the proper handling and rotation of sterile supplies; handling contaminated items, quality control, and personal hygiene, using knowledge of universal precautions and implementing infection control policies and procedures.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Surgical Technician
• 2-3 Years of Experience as Surgical Technician in the Operating Room
• 1-2 Eye Surgery Experience