Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Main Operating Room (OR) - Rotating

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

$10,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026 for new graduate CSTs. Terms and conditions apply $15,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026 for experienced CSTs. Terms and conditions apply Surgical Technologist (Operating Room Scrub Technician) sets up sterile field, gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used. Surgical Technologist (operating room scrub technician) may pass instruments to surgeons. The Surgical Technologist (Operating Room Scrub Technician) performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases. This position functions under the direct supervision of an RN. The Surgical Technologist II 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine
• Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification
• Current CST; TS-C or CORST required
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program
• 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
• Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends and holidays
• Takes independent call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience as a surgical technologist or related scrub technician position
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile field
• Gathers supplies for surgical cases, based on knowledge of instruments and equipment to be used
• Passes instruments to surgeons
• Performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases
• Serves as a resource and preceptor to less experienced Surgical Technologists
• Takes call for routine and high acuity cases after orientation period
• Learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED