USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Surgical Technician (Direct-Hire Authority)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$61K/yr - $79K/yr
1+ years expThe USAJOBS is seeking a Surgical Technician for the VA Ann Arbor Health System Operating Room Suite. The role involves providing support to nurses and physicians during surgeries, ensuring the availability and functionality of surgical equipment, and maintaining sterile environments.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures performed in: Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Orthopedic, Urology, Plastic, Podiatry, Oral surgery, Thoracic, Gynecology, and General Surgery procedures
Sets up and test functionality of equipment such as air-powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, surgical microscopes, brain navigation systems, lasers, technology advanced robotic surgery, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, and recording devices
Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are both available and in working order prior to the surgical procedure. Adjusts equipment controls to clarify readings and prepare for operation
Performs nontechnical equipment maintenance and cleaning, and pre-treatment for all reusable medical equipment and instrumentation
Coordinates repair of potentially hazardous equipment. (frayed cords, malfunctioning controls, etc.) with appropriate staff
Operates equipment and assists surgical team in performance of procedures, able to trouble shoot and adjust, prior to notification of bio-medical engineering
Assists nursing staff in room preparation and patient transfer to OR Table as needed
Applies positioning aids to table and places patient extremities into the apparatus, if needed
Ensures proper positioning and patient safety measures are maintained and in place
Transports procedure items to operating room and prepositions them
Opens sterile items and arranges surgical area and equipment for procedure performance
Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups. In conjunction with the circulating nurse, performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. He/she is responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure
Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, cutting sutures and preparing prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures
Maintains OR area, performs monthly cleaning to storage locations as per hospital policy
Assesses equipment needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials
Assists in all aspects of supply management, including but not limited to ordering of supplies from logistics and putting them away
Recognizes potentially hazardous situations (e.g., frayed cords, water on floor) and takes corrective action
Processes instruments and supplies after surgery
Cooperates fully with equipment inventory, including meeting established timelines
Cooperates fully in equipment trials and procurement processes
Provides guidance and support to health technicians and technical students of an approved surgical technology program, able to demonstrate for the resident team the functionality of the more complex instrumentation, and/or any other novice scrub support staff
Participates with surgical team members in quality improvement activities
Updates personal knowledge regarding current trends in surgical technology through continuing education courses
Participates in developing and maintaining appropriate and cost-effective inventory practices
Utilizes universal precautions in all work functions
Qualification
Required
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment
Technician experience is experience that requires application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled
One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position
Specialized experience includes: Sets up and maintains sterile field and functions as first scrub handing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure
Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups
In conjunction with the circulating nurse, performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy
Responsible for the accountability of all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure
Opens sterile items and arranges surgical area and equipment for procedure performance
Prepare skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, cutting sutures and preparing prosthesis and surgical devices during procedures
Preferred
At least one year of surgical technician experience
AST Certification preferred
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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