Health Technician (Surgical)

About the Position: This position serves as a Health Technician (Surgical) in a Medical Treatment Facility, responsible for presurgical, surgical, postsurgical, and equipment and operating maintenance. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Verify patient identity, pre-op meds, and removal of jewelry, dentures, and prosthetics before transport; position and secure patient for surgery while providing reassurance.

Prepare and organize instruments and supplies based on surgeon preference and procedure needs.

Anticipate surgeon’s instrument needs and assist with counts and dressing application.

Obtain and open sterile supplies, set up equipment, and assist anesthesia throughout surgery.

Record surgery details and make sure sterile technique is followed at all times.

Clean and disinfect operating room , process instrument, restock supplies, and perform basic equipment maintenance.

Sterilize, inspect, label, and store instrument trays while maintaining required documentation.