Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Rotating

vcuhealth; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Surgical Technologist II to prepare the sterile field, hand instruments to surgeons, and perform surgical counts. The role includes acting as a resource and preceptor for less experienced technologists and taking on-call for routine and high-acuity cases after orientation.

Certification by CST/TS-C/CORST and state registration are required; 6 months minimum experience is required with preference for 2 years. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and surgical technology program graduate.
• Surgical technologists must be registered/certified per state requirements.
• Preferred: accredited surgical technology program graduate.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field and gathers supplies for surgeries.
• Passes instruments to surgeons during procedures.
• Performs count procedures per policy.
• Provides on-call coverage after orientation period.

Skills

Sterile field setup

Instruments handling

Surgical counts

Precepting

On-call duties

Education

High School Diploma

Graduate of Surgical Technology Program

Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN)

Job description

$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 required

Experience

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

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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Physical Requirements

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

EEO

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran