The Surgical Technician (ST) is a member of the Surgical Specialty Operating Room surgical team. This position is part of the surgical specialty service line of the Central Iowa VA Healthcare System and is under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room/PACU/Ambulatory Surgery. The primary purpose of the position is to directly assist the surgeon and other team members during surgical procedures. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 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 t