- Position Title
- Surgical Technician
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTG-12735969-25-BRS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 16, 2025 to Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Surgical Technician (Operating Room) GS- 0640-07 position with James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or education or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
English Language Proficiency
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?
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Select the ONE statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Please refer to the Qualifications and Duties sections of this announcement for detailed information.
2.
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Please select the statement below that best describes your education and/or experience to meet the specific qualification requirements for this position. 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. Therefore, technician experience is experience that required application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled.
3.
In addition to the IOR, candidates must meet the specialized experience requirements.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: From the responses below, please select the response which best reflects whether you meet the specialized experience requirement for this position at the GS-7 grade level.
For this Surgical Technician, GS-07 position, I have:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: From the responses below, please select the response which best reflects whether you meet the specialized experience requirement for this position at the GS-7 grade level.
For this Surgical Technician, GS-07 position, I have:
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to Patient Care: Knowledge of direct patient care techniques, including activities of daily living (ADLs), ambulating patients, infection control, and emergency response; uses appropriate safety precautions.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Provides transportation of patients to and from the surgical/operating room.
5.
Assists the surgical team with patient positioning, prepping, and setting up the operative field.
6.
Recognizes changes in patient condition and takes appropriate actions in response to the situation
7.
Provides guidance and support to staff regarding infection control and patient safety protocol.
8.
Provides emotional support to patients before, during and after surgery
The following statements pertain to Medical Information: Knowledge of medical information and/or terminology related to the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of human injuries and diseases. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions and preventive health care measures. Understands and uses medical, surgical and/or dental terminology.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals to determine proper positioning and assurances of all supplies/equipment are available.
10.
Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, applying skin staples, and cutting sutures
11.
Prepares prosthesis and/or surgical devices during procedures.
12.
Assists in training staff in the operation of equipment, sterile technique, handling of instruments, and operating room/surgical procedures.
13.
Utilizes medical terminology when interpreting requests and provide proper documentation for surgical procedures.
The following statements pertain to Infection Control: Promotes infection prevention and control. Demonstrates application of the principles of infection control in all activities (i.e. proper hand washing procedures, etc.). Understands and utilizes standard precautions and uses proper protective equipment.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
14.
Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical setups.
15.
Utilizes universal precautions to protect patients and staff from exposure to any infectious materials.
16.
Follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
17.
Monitors and maintains sterile practices throughout surgical procedures.
18.
Cleans and sterilizes surgical equipment using appropriate methods, germicides and sterilizers.
The following statements pertain to Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
19.
Handles instruments, supplies and equipment during a variety of surgical procedures.
20.
Sets up sterile field with all required items (equipment, instruments, supplies and/or devices) for each procedure.
21.
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by maintaining a high level of concentration for extended periods of time.
22.
Understands and follows protocols for handling various specimens.
The following statements pertain to your Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
23.
Performs sharps, sponge, and instrument counts of surgical items before and after surgical procedures.
24.
Assists surgical team members to identify and implement performance improvement measures.
25.
Monitors proper functioning of instruments and equipment at the surgical field.
26.
Determines the effectiveness of sterilization, packing, storage, and shelf life.
27.
Observes and responds promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure.
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).