Surgical Technician (Podiatry)

The incumbent serves as Surgical Technician for the Surgical Clinic - Podiatry, VA Clinic, Outpatient Clinics, VA Northern California Health Care System. The Surgical Health Technician is assigned to the Podiatry Outpatient Clinic which is organizationally responsible to the Podiatric Division of the Department of Surgery. Incumbent works under the general supervision of the Chief, Podiatry Section. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Duties of position will include but not limited to: Provides assistance of a technical, specialized, or support nature to health and medical personnel in the diagnosis and treatment of patient illnesses or medical conditions and procedures. Sets up and assists Podiatric surgeons and other providers in the performance of treatments and procedures following aseptic technical to include minor surgical procedures Reviews patient charts for verification of identity and proper documentation including surgical consent following site and procedure verification process. Responsible for setup of equipment for all procedures including excisional biopsies, tissue removal, incisions and drainage of abscesses, and amputations. During these procedures, incumbent is responsible for the proper functioning of the equipment used during the process and through procedure completion. Incumbent cleans and replaces all surgical equipment. Sets up and preserves a sterile field for minor surgical procedures such as intra-articular injections, aspirations, soft tissue mass excisions, and subcutaneous hardware removal. Notifies appropriate staff of test/procedure results and ensures they are made part of the medical record. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of clinic operations. Performs various routine and general clinic administrative functions including ordering and stocking of supply items, medications accountability, ensuring quality control stock rotation Makes regular inventory and revision of stock to insure current stocking of high demand and readily required items. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Surgical Technician (Podiatry)/PD00748-A and PD00749-A