Job Description
Join our award-winning surgical team as a Surgical Technician with customizable scheduling options! At HealthFirst Surgical Center, we value work-life balance and offer flexible shifts (days, evenings, weekends) to accommodate your lifestyle. Our state-of-the-art facility in Richmond, VA provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Be part of a culture where precision meets compassion in every procedure.
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms by sterilizing equipment and arranging sterile instruments
- Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and supplies
- Maintain sterile environments and enforce infection control protocols
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before/after surgeries
- Transport patients and specimens safely within the surgical department
- Document procedural activities in electronic health records
- Collaborate with nursing staff and anesthesia teams
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
- Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience preferred
- Knowledge of sterile processing and instrumentation
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 25+ lbs
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Flexibility to work across multiple surgical specialties