Surgical Technician (Intermittent)
About The Position
The position is located In the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veteran Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center (VAMC) Miami under Surgical Services. This position serves as a Surgical Technician (ST), and is a member of the surgical team. The incumbent provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures, and participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. NOTE: This is a INTERMITTENT appointment. A part-time or intermittent employee may not be scheduled for employment which will exceed 1820 hours or seven-eighths of full-time employment during a service year.
Responsibilities
- Experience with all the surgical procedures to efficiency and anticipation of the surgeon's operation sequences.
- Functions as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, specimens, and equipment during all surgical procedures such as but not limited to: open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery, orthopedic, endovascular, minimally invasive, and robotic surgeries.
- Plans and discusses each procedure with surgical professionals and assures that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure.
- Observes 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.
- Handles all specimens appropriately.
- Utilizes universal precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment.
- Assists the team members with care of the patient, I.e., positioning, prepping, obtaining supplies, and provides assistance to anesthesia provider.
- Assists the surgeon by performing such procedures as preparing skin grafts, suctioning, holding retractors, and cutting sutures.
- Functions as second circulator for complex surgical procedures, under direct supervision of RN.
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains highly complex sterile surgical set-ups.
- Maintains Equipment and Work Areas.
- Provides guidance and support to Nursing Assistants and other Surgical Technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
