Surgical Technologist, Certified

OrthoVirginia Inc; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 signing bonus

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

OrthoVirginia Inc is seeking a Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) in Lynchburg, Virginia. This position involves assisting in operative procedures, ensuring a sterile environment, and includes call and holiday coverage on a 12-hour shift schedule.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, complete an accredited surgical technologist program, possess a Virginia license, and hold BLS certification. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program is required.
• Current Surgical Technologist license in Virginia is mandatory.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience in sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the scrub technologist during surgical and invasive procedures.
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper sterile technique and field maintenance.
• Assist with sterile draping and provide instruments to the surgical team.
• Support turnover and setup of operating rooms between procedures.
• Participate in ongoing education and skills validation.

Skills

Instrument handling

Customer service

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited surgical technologist program

Surgical Technologist license in Virginia

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

OrthoVirginia is hiring a Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech) to assist in operative procedures by ensuring proper setup, instrument handling, and maintenance of a sterile environment. The role includes call, holiday, and weekend coverage and is scheduled for a 3‑shift, 12‑hour schedule (6:45am to 7:15pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the scrub technologist during surgical and invasive procedures.
• Assemble, prepare, and organize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ensure proper sterile technique and field maintenance at all times.
• Assist with sterile draping and provide instruments to the surgical team.
• Clean and prepare instruments for decontamination and transport.
• Support turnover and setup of operating rooms between procedures.
• Participate in ongoing education (10 contact hours annually) and skills validation.
• Adhere to site, side, and level verification protocols during procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with surgical and peri‑operative staff.
• Provide excellent customer service and uphold patient privacy standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and team meetings.
• Comply with all OSHA, AAAHC, and internal policies and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program.
• Current Surgical Technologist license in the State of Virginia.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Experience in sterile processing (preferred).

Benefits and Compensation

• $5,000 signing bonus.
• Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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