Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Ambulatory OR - Days

VCU Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health's Ambulatory Surgery Center at Short Pump is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support operating room teams in a variety of specialties. The role involves setting up sterile fields and passing instruments to surgeons while adhering to policy-driven counts and safety protocols.

The position offers Monday–Friday day shifts with no holidays, weekends, or on-call requirements, at the VCU Short Pump Pavilion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or military training or LPN program.
• Certification such as CST/TS-C/CORST and Virginia State Board of Medicine registration.

Responsibilities

• Set up sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases.
• Pass instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Perform count procedures per policy.
• Serve as resource and preceptor to less experienced staff and take after-hours on-call duties.
• Work three shifts, weekends and holidays; rotation may be adjusted.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program

Job description

**$10,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2026. Terms and conditions apply**

*Come work at our ambulatory surgery center in the VCU Short Pump Pavilion:
Monday - Friday day shift hours. No holidays, weekends, or call!*

The Ambulatory Surgery Center offers outpatient surgical services that don't require an overnight stay in a hospital. Orthopedics, urology, plastics, gynecology, surgical oncology, colon and rectal, as well as ear, nose and throat are just some of the specialties represented at the center. Patients benefit from the latest techniques, including minimally invasive, diagnostic and preventative procedures that allow patients to safely and comfortably recover from surgery in their own homes.

The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used. This position passes instruments to surgeons during surgery. This position also performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases.

The Surgical Technologist II serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists and takes call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period. This role also learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Essential Job Statements

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Registered by the State Board of Medicine and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) or Certified Operating Room or Surgical Technician (CORST) certification.

Certification or Registration Requirement for Continued Employment: Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine, Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification Current CST; TS-C or CORST required

Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position.

Experience PREFERRED: 2 years experience as a surgical technologist or related scrub technician position

Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Education/training PREFERRED: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program

Independent action(s) required: Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing direct patient care, emotional support and problem solving, all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policies and procedures. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor for time/schedule changes, legal issues, direct care which deviates from the standard and identification of educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with employee's specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work

may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interests of the work unit. Takes independent call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period. Age Specific groups served: As appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$23.18 - $38.79

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

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