Surgical Technician

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs The Surgical Technician (ST) functions as a member of the surgical team and aids 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. Key Responsibilities Major duties include but are not 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. Assessing supplies and materials to maintain adequate stock. 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. Work Schedule: Variable shifts; typically, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or four 10-hour shifts, 7:00am - 5:30pm (40 hours per week). Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD11576A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: Duties regularly require providing manual assistance in lifting and positioning patients, most of which are stages of unconsciousness. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to provide easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Incumbent must be dexterous in passing instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner requiring little or no effort from the surgeon. Requirements & Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $63810 - $82955/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-09. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path. Related Searches Surgical Technician, Surgical Technician jobs, Surgical Technician careers, apply Surgical Technician, Surgical Technician in Aurora, Surgical Technician jobs Aurora, Surgical Technician in Colorado, Surgical Technician jobs Colorado, jobs in Aurora, careers in Aurora, jobs in Colorado, federal jobs in Colorado, government jobs Colorado, jobs near Aurora, Colorado, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Health Administration jobs, Veterans Health Administration careers, Veterans Health Administration Aurora, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Veterans Affairs jobs, Health Aid And Technician, Health Aid And Technician jobs, USAJOBS Health Aid And Technician, fed transition jobs, Surgical Technician salary Source: USAJOBS.gov - U.S. Federal Government #J-18808-Ljbffr