Surgical Technician: Sterile Field & Instrument Specialist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The role supports the surgeon during procedures and helps prepare the sterile field, instruments, and supplies under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization, infection control, and familiarity with surgical instruments. This position requires meeting all qualification standards by the closing date and may involve transcript submission

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and aseptic processing.
• Familiarity with surgical instruments and equipment.
• Understanding of infection control policies and OSHA/JCAHO concepts.
• Transcript required if substituting education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon and team during procedures.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field during surgery.
• Set up surgical instruments and equipment.
• Follow infection control and OSHA/JCAHO standards.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments

Infection control

Sterilization

Operating room

Team coordination

Education

Graduate education

Specialized experience (GS-07)

Tools

Sterilizer operations

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Job description

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Surgical Technician to join the operating room team. The role supports the surgeon during procedures and helps prepare the sterile field, instruments, and supplies under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of aseptic technique, sterilization, infection control, and familiarity with surgical instruments. This position requires meeting all qualification standards by the closing date and may involve transcript submission