Certified Surgical Technologist; CST - CHoR Pediatric Operating Room​/Evenings Rotating

Position: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - CHoR Pediatric Operating Room - Days/Evenings Rotating

$15,000 sign-on bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and conditions apply

The Surgical Technologist II (operating room scrub technician) sets up the 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 and 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 the orientation period. This role also learns, performs, and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period.

Qualifications Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

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.

Certification or Registration Requirement for Continued Employment

Registration by the Virginia State Board of Medicine, Current AHA, BLS, HCP Certification. Current CST; TS‑C or CORST required.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Surgical Technologist or related scrub tech position.
• Preferred: 2 years experience as a surgical technologist or related scrub technician position.

Education/Training

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent, Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program or a military training program or Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• Preferred:
  Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program.

Independent Action(s) Required

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.

Additional

Position Requirements

• Surgical Technologists work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with the employee’s specific Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator.

• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interests of the work unit.

• Takes independent call for routine or high acuity cases after the orientation period.

• Age specific groups served as appropriate based on transitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements

• Physical:
Lifting 50–100 lbs.

• Other:
Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

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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.

Shift Requirements

Rotating shift (rotating).

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