Certified Surgical Tech - Operating Room - Rotating
VCU Health•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
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
- 0-2 years experience as a surgical technologist
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program or Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (RN Interns Only)
- Functions under the direction of RN or independent practitioner in providing indirect 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.
- Lifting 50-100 lbs.
- Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
- Prolonged standing
- Prolonged sitting
- Frequent bending
- Walking (distance)
- Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
- Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
- Repetitive motion
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
- 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
- Experience working in an acute care setting as a nursing assistant or aide, if no surgical technologist experience
Responsibilities
- Sets up sterile field
- Gathers supplies for surgical cases
- Passes instruments to surgeons
- Performs count procedures per policy during surgical cases
Benefits
- $10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
