Surgical Technician

Job Title

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-7. At the GS-6 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-7. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

*THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Setting up sterile field with all required items such as air-power equipment, fiber optic equipment, microscopes, lasers, etc.
• Planning and discussing procedures with surgical professionals.
• Making sure all supplies and equipment are available prior to surgical procedure.
• Preparing and maintaining sterile surgical setups.
• Assisting the surgeon during surgical procedure.
• Handling specimens, supplies, and equipment following universal precaution and infection control policies.
• Assisting with patient care, i.e., positioning, prepping, etc.
• Assisting surgeon in such procedures as; preparing skin grafts, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
• Maintaining correct count of instruments used during procedures.
• Performing non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions.
• Stocking replenishing, and preparing supplies and equipment for use
• Assists other members of the team with room clean up in readiness for next patient.
• Providing customer service in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Providing customers with information according to policies and procedures.
• Making sure computer system security and confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 6:45am-3:15pm with on call duties to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays in rotation.

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved