Certified Surgical Tech — OR Scrub Specialist (Sign-On Bonus)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift rotation across days/evenings

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) to prepare sterile fields, gather supplies, and assist surgeons during procedures. The role operates under RN supervision and may involve count procedures and instrument passing to ensure patient safety.

Candidates typically have 0–2 years of surgical technologist experience, with a high school diploma and graduation from a approved program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or LPN or RN program (RN interns only).
• Current CST/TS-C/CORST preferred or pursued within 24 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up sterile field and gather supplies for surgical cases.
• Pass instruments to surgeons as needed.
• Perform count procedures per policy under RN supervision.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and efficient OR environment.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Acute care experience

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Surgical Technology Program

Licensed Practical Nursing Program or RN program (RN Interns Only)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) to prepare sterile fields, gather supplies, and assist surgeons during procedures. The role operates under RN supervision and may involve count procedures and instrument passing to ensure patient safety.

Candidates typically have 0–2 years of surgical technologist experience, with a high school diploma and graduation from a approved program.