Surgical Technician Jobs in Virginia

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

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Travel Surgical Technologist - First Assistant $1836/wk

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

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Travel Surgical Technologist - Adult Cardiothoracic $2268/wk

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 22 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 22 days ago

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Travel Surgical Technologist - First Assistant $2040/wk

  • Richmond, VA
  • 25 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 25 days ago

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Surgical Technologist - M-F 6AM START, CST required

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Sterile Processing Stocking and keeping inventory of supplies in ORs and other areas of the ASC. Other duties as assigned....

Certified Surgical Technologist - GREAT HOURS M-F 6AM START

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Sterile Processing Stocking and keeping inventory of supplies in ORs and other areas of the ASC. Other duties as assigned....

EDUCATION/ REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or GED Two (2) years of hospital main operating room experience preferred Certification as a surgical technician required Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS...

Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1764/wk

  • Richmond, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 60+ days ago

Take the next step in your healthcare career and join Nomad Health as a travel surgical technician or travel first assistant....

technology education program and or have worked as a surg tech prior to 07/01/2012 Currently hold NBSTSA Scrubbing experience preferred Other Details: EMR Meditech Floating Areas: OR Number of Beds...

Don't miss this exciting Cardiovascular Operating room travel Surgical Tech job opportunity! At Epic Travel Staffing, youll never second-guess your value....

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,854 per week

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health...

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - $2,219 per week

  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 11 hours ago

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia....

Surgical Technologist -CVOR

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Ventricular Assist Device Certification (VAD-C) - Certification - ICCAC Operating Room Skills Active Listening...

Surgical Technologist - Main OR (Wage)

  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • 22 hours ago

Supports operating room procedures. Interfaces effectively with peers and customers and assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others per departmental policy....

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,654 per week

  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chesterfield, VA
  • 23 hours ago

Uniti Med is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Surgical Technologist Discipline: Allied Health...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Virginia offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
17.7%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Surgical Technicians in Virginia
Less than 1 year
39.6%
1-2 years
37.4%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
5.2%


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