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Surgical Technician (Operating Room)

Department of Veterans Affairs - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Jun 9, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
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Salary
$58K-$75K From the posting source
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

43% below the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Engineering From the posting source
Seniority
Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source

About this role

Surgical Technician (Operating Room) Washington, District of Columbia Summary The surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the Surgical Specialty Operating Room surgical team. The ST aids the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. The ST participates with the surgical team members in planning and implementing complex procedures under the general supervision of the surgical team. Duties DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.205) for this occupation. Duties: Functions as a primary as a scrub person responsible for handling instruments, supplies, and complex equipment during all surgical procedures such as open heart, thoracic, major vascular, neurosurgery, microsurgery, transplantation, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, a full range of general surgery cases, minimally invasive procedures, orthopedic surgery, and robotics. Plan and discuss each procedure with surgical professionals and assure that all supplies and equipment are available prior to the surgical procedure. Assists the team members with care of the patient, i.e., positioning, transporting, prepping, draping and ensuring patient safety via participation in surgical time out processes. The ST is responsible for ensuring sterility is maintained during the procedure by monitoring for breaches in technique of the surgical team. Handles all specimens appropriately. Utilizes standard precautions and follows all infection control policies and procedures when handling specimens, supplies, and equipment. In conjunction with the circulating registered nurse (RN), performs sponge and instrument counts to verify accuracy. responsible for the accountability for all surgical instruments and equipment during the surgical procedure. Assists the surgeon

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