First Assist | OR Tech

Certified Surgical First Assist / OR Tech Travel Job in Richmond, VA 23226

Richmond, Virginia 23226 offers a welcoming city setting with a mix of historic character, a vibrant healthcare community, and convenient access to dining, parks, and cultural attractions. Experienced Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist needed for a travel operating room job in Richmond, Virginia. Join a fast-paced inpatient surgery team and bring strong first-assist skills, da Vinci robotics experience, and a patient-first approach to a collaborative perioperative setting.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Surgical Technologist / First Assist
• Setting: Inpatient Surgery / Operating Room
• Shift: 10-hour nights
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Hours per Week: 40
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,170 - $2,330
• Location: Richmond, VA 23226

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical First Assist in an operating room setting
• Current Virginia licensure required prior to submission
• Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist credential or equivalent required prior to submission
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Independent da Vinci robotic surgery experience required
• Pediatric surgical experience required, including general and robotic pediatric cases
• Strong experience across multiple specialties, including robotics, spine, orthopedics, laparoscopic, general, gynecologic, urology, vascular, thoracic, ENT, plastics, bariatrics, and pediatrics
• Excellent aseptic technique, surgical conscience, and attention to detail
• Ability to work nights, adapt to changing priorities, and function well as part of a collaborative OR team

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and the perioperative team during operative and invasive procedures
• Prepare the operating room with supplies, instruments, and specialized surgical equipment
• Maintain a sterile field and uphold strict aseptic technique throughout procedures
• Perform surgical counts with circulating staff according to policy
• Support case setup, including specialty instruments and equipment needs
• Assist with surgical wound closure and cutting sutures under appropriate supervision
• Provide instruments, supplies, and support to the surgical team during procedures
• Help with specimen handling, labeling, and documentation as required
• Participate in room turnover, cleaning, and restocking after procedures
• Contribute to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

Apply now to join a skilled Virginia healthcare team in Richmond and take the next step in your travel surgical technologist career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.