Surgical Technician (Surg Tech)

AMN Healthcare; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

RN.com is seeking a Surgical Technologist (ST) to support the surgical team in operating rooms and the labor and delivery unit. The role includes preparing for procedures, passing instruments, and supplying items like sponges while maintaining sterile technique; duties extend to tissue handling and overall OR support.

Education requirements include a high school diploma, with optional CST certification pursued via NBSTSA. This position is typically hospital or outpatient clinic-based.

Qualifications

• High School education is required to obtain a job as a ST.
• Optional CST certification to become CST.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon and surgical team by preparing for surgery and passing instruments.
• Provide needed supplies such as sponges and other materials.
• Receive and contain tissue and maintain sterile technique.
• Work in Operating Rooms and Labor and Delivery units as part of the surgical team.

Education

High School diploma

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification (optional)

Job description

A ST (often called a scrub tech) works as a part of a surgical team in Operating Rooms as well as in the Labor and Delivery unit. Surg Tech’s provide curtail support to a surgeon such as preparing for surgery, passing instruments, providing needed supplies such as sponges, receiving and containing tissue, and much more. Surg Tech’s generally work in a hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting.

Education/Requirements:

• High School education is required to obtain a job as a ST, but they can also obtain an optional certification to make them a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• To become a CST, they must complete an exam through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NBSTSA).