The Surgical Technician is an integral member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures The incumbent must be prepared to adapt to new procedures in a constantly changing surgical environment while participating with the surgical team members in planning and implementing. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirement: This position's duties range widely in type and include support duties to medical and health personnel. You must have technician experience which is experience that requires application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the Surgical Technician. OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-07 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Setting up sterile fields; determining technical factors, setting controls with required items for procedures such as air powered equipment, fiber optic equipment, laparoscopic equipment, microscopes, lasers, arthroscopy equipment, urologic equipment, recording devices, and other operating room supplies and equipment; sterilizing operations and testing to determine sterilization methods to be used; receiving and interpreting request for procedure; securing patients' confidence and cooperation; assisting surgical staff with or performing diagnostic tests and procedures; positioning patients for procedures; handling and coordinating clerical/administrative support functions; performing personal patient care; teaching patients proper health care practices; and maintaining medical records and documents test results. Previous experience in working under microscope using aseptic technique to deliver required instrumentation to physician for use in the procedure; experience and understanding of the biological physiology of disease conditions that requires surgical intervention; experience in responding to acute trauma injuries in the operating room. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed one (1) full year of graduate education in a field directly related to the Intermediate Care Technician position. One(1) full year of graduate education is defined 18 semester hours in courses that are directly related to the work of this position. Such graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-07. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ["The Surgical Technician is a member of the surgical team and provides assistance to the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. Participates with surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse. Duties include but are not limited to: Possess expertise in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, implementation tools and technology to facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Function as a primary scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and equipment during all surgical procedures. Prepare instruments, supplies and equipment, and assist operative team according to Operating Room procedures. Adheres to principles of strict aseptic technique in preparing set-up for specific procedures. Prepare, organize, and maintain highly complex sterile surgical set-ups. Assists with positioning patients for specific procedures. Report and document pertinent patient and/or supply/equipment information pertaining to surgery. Recognize potentially hazardous situations (frayed cords) and independently takes corrective action. Observe and respond promptly to each stage of the surgical procedure and anticipate the needs of the surgeon. Knowledgeable of a wide variety of complex surgical procedures and possible complications. Proper handling of surgical specimens. Participates in departmental process improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM with evening & weekend call. 10 HR shift may be available after orientation. Position Description Title/PD#: Surgical Technician/ 06342-A Physical Requirements: his position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, and clear distinctive speech. Considerable manual dexterity is required to pass instruments to surgeons without compromising principles of aseptic technique and in a manner that requires little or no effort from the receiving surgeon. Duties involve considerable strenuous physical exertion on a regular, recurring basis. Examples including lifting and positioning patients in various stages of consciousness who have received anesthetic agents and lifting heavy packages and equipment. There are extensive periods of regular and recurring standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, reaching, and prolonged stretching to providing easy accessibility of instruments and supplies for the surgeon. Works in warm, confining, and potentially uncomfortable gowns and masks. Long periods of standing, frequently in uncomfortable positions, are required when assisting in highly complex surgical procedures of unusually extended duration. Duties are performed in the operating room which requires special OR attire with regular and recurring exposure to toxic and noxious gases such as methracrylate, constant exposure to latex and latex products, exposure to x-rays and pure oxygen, exposure to blood and body fluids which are often infectious, and laser beams requiring special safety precautions.er experience."]

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