Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Rotating

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist II (Operating Room Scrub) for the rotating schedule. Responsibilities include setting up sterile fields, passing instruments, performing counts, and supporting surgeons during operations.

The role requires CST/TS-C/CORST certification, high school diploma or equivalent, and 6 months of OR scrub experience, with on-call duties after orientation. Sign-on bonus offered for offers by 10/31/2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or equivalent training.
• CS T/TS-C/CORST certification required for hire and continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field and gathers supplies for surgical cases.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during surgery and performs counts.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists.
• Takes call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period.

Skills

Surgical Technologist experience

Sterile field setup

Instrument handling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or military training or LPN program

Job description

## Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - RotatingApply: Richmond, VA: Full time: Posted Today: R46292\\*\\*$10,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by October 31, 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 requiredExperience 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 positionEducation/training REQUIRED:High School Diploma or equivalent Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing ProgramEducation/training PREFERRED:Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology ProgramIndependent 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/AAdditional 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 substancesActivities: 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 thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, changeCompensation 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.Rotating