# Health Technician - Surgical Technician

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e07841dd-5468-4425-9ba7-b93a37109dc1

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Lebanon, PA
- Salary: 68594 – 89172 USD per year

## Summary

This Operating Room position at a VA Medical Center involves handling surgical instruments, preparing sterile fields, and assisting surgeons during procedures. It suits experienced surgical technicians ready for on-call shifts and the physical demands of prolonged standing and precise instrument work.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Infection Control, Sterilization

## Required

- At least 1 year of specialized surgical technician experience at GS-5 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of sterile field preparation and aseptic technique maintenance
- Ability to handle surgical instruments and equipment during procedures
- Understanding of universal precautions and infection control policies
- Physical capability for extended standing, lifting, positioning patients, and reaching

## Nice to have

- Minimum 3 years of surgical technician experience
- Certified Surgical Technologist certification

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890406100