Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Evenings

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Surgical Technologist II to set up sterile fields, gather supplies and pass instruments to surgeons during procedures. The role includes performing counts, taking call after orientation, and serving as a preceptor to newer technologists.

Minimum of 6 months of surgical tech experience is required; CST/TS-C or CORST certification is required. Competitive compensation with a $10,000 sign-on bonus for offers by Sept 30, 2026, and

Qualifications

• Registered by the State Board of Medicine and CST/TS-C/CORST certification.
• Registration by Virginia State Board of Medicine and current CST/TS-C/CORST or CORST.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position.
• 2 years experience preferred as a surgical technologist or related scrub technician.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Surgical Technology Program or military/LPN training completed.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field and gathers supplies for surgical cases.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery.
• Perform counts per policy during surgical cases.
• Serve as resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists.
• Take call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instruments handling

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program

Military training program

Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

Tools

Operating room equipment

Job description

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

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.

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 Ranges: Surgical Tech I: $21.46 - $33.26 Surgical Tech II: $23.18 - $35.92 Surgical Tech III: $25.03 - $38.79 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Ranges: Surgical Tech I: $21.46 - $33.26 Surgical Tech II: $23.18 - $35.92 Surgical Tech III: $25.03 - $38.79 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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