Surgical Technician

This position is located within the Surgical Service at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System. The incumbent is part of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other healthcare team members during surgical procedures and perioperative preparation of these procedures. The Surgical Technician participates with the surgical team in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. Welcome to VA Long Beach Tibor Rubin - History

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures including but not limited to: thoracic, major vascular, general, urology, plastics, ophthalmology and total joint replacement surgery. Set up the sterile field with all required items for each procedure such as air-powered equipment, urologic equipment, recording deices, and other OR supplies and equipment. Plan and/or discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Prepare, organize and maintain highly complex sterile surgical setups. Observe and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time. Utilize universal precautions and/or follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies and equipment. Assist team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, prepping, and obtaining supplies. Handle all specimens appropriately. Perform sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. Account for all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Prepare skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures. Prepare prostheses and surgical devices during procedures. Assist in training new residents, medical students, nursing students, OR technology students, and new OR staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and OR procedures to include the scrub role in surgical procedures. Perform non-technical maintenance of equipment to prevent malfunctions. Maintain OR area. Assess needs and maintains adequate stock of supplies and materials. Recognize potentially hazardous situations (i.e., frayed cords, water on the floor) and takes corrective actions. Assist surgical team members in quality improvement activities. Update personal knowledge regarding current trends in surgical technology through continuing education courses Will be assigned to participate in the call schedule to support emergent and urgent cases occurring outside of routine hour Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday 0700-1530, 0900-1730, 1100-1930 (Based on the department needs) and taking calls is also an expectation with this position, in the situation an emergency surgery arise after hours. Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician/PD12591A

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.