Surgical Technologist Jobs in Richmond, VA

A Surgical Technologist, also known as a Surgical Tech or Operating Room Technician, is an integral part of the surgical team in the med tech industry. Their primary responsibility is to assist doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals during surgical procedures. Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary equipment and surgical tools are sterilized and readily available. They also assist during the operation by passing instruments to surgeons, holding organs in place, or using retractors. After the surgery, they may help dress wounds and transfer patients to recovery rooms.

Important skills for a Surgical Technologist include strong attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, good physical stamina for long surgeries, and excellent hand-eye coordination. In addition to these skills, Surgical Technologists usually need to hold a certification. The most common certifications are the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting and the Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) from the National Center for Competency Testing. Prior to becoming a Surgical Technologist, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), a Medical Assistant, or even work in medical equipment sterilization, to gain experience in the medical field.

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Travel Surgical Technologist - General $1692/wk

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

To apply as a surgical technologist with Nomad, you must have an active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting- or National Center for Competency Testing-issued certification or...

Certified Surgical Technologist OR

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 12 hours ago

You will perform supply management duties QUALIFICATIONS Surgical Technology Program graduate, or equivalent training (required) Certified Surgical Technologist and Licensed with the Commonwealth of...

Travel Surgical Tech - First Assist - $2241/wk gross

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 19 hours ago

Job Number Job Number 892651 Description Surgical Tech - First Assist Location: Midlothian, VA Start Date: 04/14/2025 Shift: Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more...

Travel Surgical Technologist

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,679 per week Uniti Med is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Richmond, Virginia....

Certified Surg Tech Travel Job

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Setting: Hospital Jackson HealthPros is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist to expertly assist physicians and nurses in the operating room during surgical procedures, ensuring the...

Travel Surgical Tech - First Assist - 892651

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Surgical Tech - First Assist Location: Midlothian, VA Start Date: 04/14/2025 Shift: Days Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity! Join...

Certified Surgical Technologist OB

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 4 days ago

You will perform supply management duties QUALIFICATIONS Surgical Technology Program graduate, or equivalent training (required) Certified Surgical Technologist (required) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification...

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room

  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Travel Hiring Fast Job ID 1135772 Posted 5 days ago SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST - OR Surgical Technologist - Operating Room JOB DETAILS Operating Room (OR), based in exciting Richmond, is looking for the...

Certified Surgical Tech - Inpatient Surgery - St. Francis Medical Center

  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Midlothian, VA (11 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Technology (required) Work Experience One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred) Training None Language None Patient Population Neonates...

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Travel - (Surg Tech - OR)

  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Henrico, VA (12 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 6 days ago

operating room surgical technologist...

OB Scrub and Certified Surgical Tech - Labor and Delivery (L&D) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 9 days ago

) Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), National...

Certified Licensed Surgical Technologist

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 15 days ago

You will perform supply management duties What qualifications you will need: Surgical Technology Program graduate, or equivalent training (required) Certified Surgical Technologist and Licensed with...

Licensed Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 15 days ago

You will perform supply management duties What qualifications you will need: Surgical Technology Program graduate, or equivalent training (required) Certified Surgical Technologist and Licensed with...

OR Surgical Technologist Certified

  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Mechanicsville, VA (15 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 18 days ago

Surgical Technologist Graduate of Surgical Technology Program or previous experience High School Graduate / GED Experience: Preferred minimum one year experience as a surgical technologist CJW Medical...

Travel Surgical Tech

  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 20 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Travel Surgical Techs to fill Travel and Local Contract opportunities throughout our network of hospitals. About Us KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that...

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Surgical Technologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Surgical Technologist Jobs in Richmond, VA

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


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technologists in Richmond, VA 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
17.6%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

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


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