- Position Title
- Surgical Technician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12733998-25-BJJ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
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Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
- Name and Contact Information
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2021)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week if part-time)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
2.
Please select from below which statement best describes your experience and/or education for qualification of Surgical Technician GS-06.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assists surgical team with patient positioning, prepping, and setting up the operative field.
4.
Provides transportation of patients to and from the surgical/operating room.
5.
Recognizes changes in patient condition and takes appropriate actions in response to the situation.
6.
Provides guidance and support to staff regarding infection control and patient safety protocol.
7.
Provides emotional support to patients before, during and after surgery.
8.
Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals to determine proper positioning and assurances of all supplies/equipment are available.
9.
Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures.
10.
Prepares prosthesis and/or surgical devices during procedures.
11.
Assists in training staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and operating room/surgical procedures.
12.
Utilizes medical terminology when interpreting requests and provide proper documentation for surgical procedures.
13.
Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups.
14.
Utilizes universal precautions to protect patients and staff from exposure to any infectious materials.
15.
Follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
16.
Monitors and maintains sterile practices throughout surgical procedures.
17.
Cleans and sterilizes surgical equipment using appropriate methods, germicides and sterilizers.
18.
Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during a variety of surgical procedures.
19.
Sets up sterile field with all required items (equipment, instruments, supplies and/or devices) for each procedure.
20.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
21.
Understands and follows protocols for handling various specimens.
22.
Performs sharps, sponge, and instrument counts of surgical items before and after surgical procedures.
23.
Assists surgical team members to identify and implement performance improvement measures.
24.
Monitors proper functioning of instruments and equipment at the surgical field.
25.
Determines the effectiveness of sterilization, packing, storage, and shelf life.
26.
Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure.