Surgical Technology Skills Lab Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA is seeking a part-time Surgical Technology Skills Lab Assistant to support the Surgical Technology Program by helping prepare, organize, maintain, and operate the labs, ensuring a safe, well-equipped learning environment for students.

This role requires regular in-person presence to support lab activities, equipment management, and student learning experiences, working with faculty and clinical partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of recent sterile processing, central service, or surgical services support experience.
• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, infection prevention, and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift, transport, and organize laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic inventory tracking systems.
• Current CST, CRCST or current enrollment as a student in a surgical technology program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, organization, maintenance, and operation of surgical technology and central sterile processing labs.
• Help ensure a safe, organized, and well-equipped learning environment for students.
• Support laboratory activities and student learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to support program objectives.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Infection prevention

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Teamwork/communication with students

Education

High school diploma or GED

CST or CRCST certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Title: Surgical Technology Skills Lab Assistant

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Richmond (City) - 760

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience. Hiring range is $30.00-$35.00/hourly.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

The Surgical Technology Skills Laboratory Assistant supports the Surgical Technology Program by assisting with the preparation, organization, maintenance, and operation of the surgical technology and central sterile processing skills laboratories. This position helps ensure students have access to a safe, organized, and well-equipped learning environment that supports the development of essential technical skills required for entry into surgical services and sterile processing careers. The position requires regular in-person presence to support laboratory activities, equipment management, and student learning experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of recent experience in sterile processing, central service, or surgical services support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, infection prevention, and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift, transport, and organize laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic inventory tracking systems.
• Current CST, CRCST or current enrollment as a student in a surgical technology program.