USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Health Technician/OR Device Coordinator
Tampa, Florida, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$61K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician/OR Device Coordinator to join the Veterans Health Administration. The role is critical within the operating room setting, ensuring that all necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are readily available and operational for surgical procedures, thereby promoting an efficient workflow and safe environment for both patients and staff.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Acts as the technical expert for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all specialized surgical equipment and instruments
Collaborates with vendors, surgeons, OR educators, and management to evaluate and implement new surgical products and technologies
Leads the annual inventory audit (EIL) of all OR equipment and computer systems to ensure accuracy and accountability. Oversees quality assurance for all OR equipment-including cameras, scopes, lasers, tables, towers, and monitors-initiating timely work orders for repairs as needed
Maintains clear and consistent communication with OR staff regarding the status of equipment repairs through email updates and communication boards
Serves as the primary coordinator for all equipment repair work orders, liaising with Facilities Management Services (FMS), Biomedical Engineering, and OI&T teams
Delivers yearly in-service training sessions to staff and physicians on the proper use and care of medical equipment
Partners with management to identify educational needs and coordinate training on newly acquired equipment and instrumentation
Develops, reviews, and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance and operational efficiency within the OR
Manages the proper use, maintenance, and readiness of Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) systems
Monitors all essential equipment to ensure compliance with mandated Biomedical Engineering inspections and verifies that all equipment stickers are current
Maintains medical gas supplies in the tank room, proactively coordinating timely replacement of tanks to avoid shortages
Arranges for yearly inspection of wearable lead protective equipment
Completes routine Environment of Care audits to systematically evaluate the OR environment to ensure it meets established safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards. The audit will involve direct observation, visual assessment, and the use of checklists or standardized tools to verify that cleaning procedures, equipment maintenance, and facility conditions align with best practices and institutional policies. Work orders will be placed to aid in resolving open action items
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
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
GS-07 grade level: 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 (for positions at: GS-4 and above) Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position
One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7
Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9
One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study
Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended
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IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Preferred
Current operating room surgical tech experience
Working knowledge of OR equipment and troubleshooting
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