Surgical Technician

Aptive is hiring a Surgical Technician for full-time work at the VA Northern California Health Care System. Responsibilities include preparing surgical instruments, assisting surgeons, maintaining sterile environments, and providing post-operative support. Candidates must have completed an accredited Surgical Technician program and ideally have one year of experience. This position is not remote and involves working in a high-stress surgical environment.
Job Summary

Surgical Technician

Location: VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) - Multiple SitesContract Period: Base Year + Three Option YearsSchedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Hourly: 40.00/hr plus 4.93 for Health and Wellness
Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and set up surgical instruments and sterile fields for procedures.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by handing instruments and supplies.
• Ensure all surgical equipment and materials are sterile and available for use.
• Monitor and maintain surgical environment safety and infection control measures.
• Handle and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Provide post-operative support, including cleaning and organizing surgical areas.
Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Surgical Technician.
• Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in high-stress surgical environments.
About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME