Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Rotating

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) to prepare the sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases. The technologist may pass instruments to surgeons and must perform count procedures per policy. This position operates under the supervision of an RN.

Licensure requirements include CST/TS-C/CORST certification and Virginia registration. A high school diploma and graduation from an accredited surgical technology program (or nursing program) are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training program.
• Nursing Program (RN Interns Only) may qualify.
• Certification: CST/TS-CORST/CORST required at hire and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field for surgical cases and gathers supplies.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during procedures.
• Performs count procedures per hospital policy.
• Works under the supervision of an RN and nursing leadership.

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technology Program

Nursing Program (RN/LPN)

Job description

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply**

Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used. Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) may pass instruments to surgeons.

The Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases. This position functions under the direct supervision of an RN.

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:

• 0-2 years experience as a surgical technologist

Experience PREFERRED:

• Experience working in an acute care setting as a nursing assistant or aide, if no surgical technologist experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program or Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (RN Interns Only)

Education/training PREFERRED:

N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing indirect 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 call for routine cases after completing probationary period.

Age Specific groups served:

As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive, Repetitive motion
• 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 Grade 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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