Certified Scrub Technician

Center For Sight; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Sight in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Scrub Technician to join our surgical team. You will prepare operating rooms, pass instruments, and maintain a sterile environment to support safe, efficient procedures.

This role requires CST certification or equivalent, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting while upholding patient safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Scrub Technician (CST) certification required.
• Experience in a surgical/operating room setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare-related education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by setting up instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes.
• Assist surgeons and staff during procedures by passing instruments and supplies.
• Maintain sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are sterilized and accounted for before/after procedures.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate needs during surgeries.
• Document procedures and maintain accurate records as required.
• Participate in inventory management and restock supplies.
• Comply with hospital policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Skills

CST certification

Sterile techniques

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare-related education

Job description

Location: Chesapeake (Carmichael), VA, 23322

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Certified Scrub Technician to join our surgical team in Chesapeake (Carmichael), VA. The ideal candidate will assist surgeons and operating room staff by preparing and maintaining a sterile environment during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms by setting up surgical instruments, equipment, and sterile drapes.
• Assist surgeons and surgical staff during procedures by passing instruments and supplies as needed.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control protocols.
• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and accounted for before and after procedures.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to anticipate needs and respond promptly during surgeries.
• Document surgical procedures and maintain accurate records as required.
• Participate in inventory management and restocking of surgical supplies.
• Comply with all hospital policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Scrub Technician (CST) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a surgical or operating room environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional healthcare-related education is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is based in Chesapeake (Carmichael), VA, within a hospital or surgical center setting. The role requires standing for extended periods and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care.