Surgical Technologist - Main OR Wage

These roles provide essential assistance to healthcare professionals in delivering patient care. Ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations by handling tasks that support the diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural aspects of patient care. Allied Health - Health Services professionals work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of medical services.

These roles focus on the preparation, performance, and post‑operative support to surgical teams. Responsibilities include sterilization, instrument preparation and handling, and operational or hands‑on support required during surgery. May work in our hospitals, surgical centers, and clinics, and have responsibilities from planning and preparation to recovery and follow‑up. Does not include Perioperative Nurses.

Individual contributors with responsibility in a clinical discipline or specialty spend the majority of time in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision. Opportunities for progression outside this career stream are typically limited without additional education or significant training and experience. Specialty license or certification required which is acquired through training and or experience. This career stream will be most commonly applied to patient care areas.

Requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and require vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations. Provides assistance and/or may lead and train lower‑level employees. Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. May lead daily operation activities.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent. Graduate from a CAHEEP or ABHES accredited program by CAHEEP/AHEBS or NCCT Approved program.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience required.
• Licensure: BLS required. Certified to practice as a Surgical Technologist by NBSTSA. Current registration with Virginia Board of Medicine required at the time of hire.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods; repetitive motion: passing instruments, lifting heavy instrument sets. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull >50-100 lbs. May be exposed to cold, radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $25.72 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world‑class Magnet recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023‑2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.

Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.  to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.