Surgical Technician Jobs in Fairfax, VA

A Surgical Technician, also known as a Scrub Technician or Operating Room Technician, plays a critical role in the medical field. They primarily assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Their duties include preparing the operating room, arranging equipment, and assisting doctors during surgeries. They are also responsible for maintaining a sterile environment to prevent the risk of infection. In addition to these, they often help in transporting patients and preparing them for surgery.

For this position, essential skills include attention to detail, physical stamina, technical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. They should also have the ability to work under pressure since surgeries can often be immediate and unpredictable. Most Surgical Technicians hold a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate's degree from an accredited surgical technologist program. Moreover, they often hold a certification such as Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C), which are nationally recognized certifications in the field. Before becoming a Surgical Technician, an individual might have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant, or even a Phlebotomist, as these roles provide relevant experience in patient care and medical procedures.

1-15 of 64 Jobs

Float Pool Surgical Tech

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

Technology program (preferred) One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center) Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility...

Certified Surgical Tech Float Pool

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago

Tech Certification One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center) Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice...

CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist

  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Reston, VA (7 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

Come join our team as a(an) Certified Surgical Technologist CVOR. We care for our community!...

OR Tech - CVOR

  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 7 hours ago

Description: As a CVOR Tech, you'll be an important part of the cardiovascular operating room team....

Certified Surgical Tech - Float Pool. Job in Fairfax Gr8Jobs

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago

Tech Certification One year experience in an operating room setting (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center) Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program as required per facility practice...

Travel Surg Tech - $1,817 per week in Bethesda, MD. Job in Bethesda Gr8Jobs

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Opportunities This is a travel OR Tech assignment in Bethesda, MD, working days. Don't miss this exciting travel Surgical Tech job opportunity! At Epic Travel Staffing, you'll never...

Travel Surgical Technologist - $1,740 per week

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Operating Room About Cross Country Nurses Cross Country Nurses is one of the oldest, largest and most trusted nurse staffing agencies in the United States....

Surgical Technologist

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Properly store and rotate sterile supplies in the O.R. and sterile processing to maintain integrity of supplies....

Sterile Processing Surgical Tech Liaison

  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA (16 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Sterile Processing Surgical Tech Liaison Requirements: Certification - Basic Life Support Upon Start; Certified Surgical Technologist Upon Start Experience - 2 years of hospital experience and/or previous...

Surgical Technologist (CST) - Eye Surgery Center

  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, VA (11 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Completion of a surgical technician program....

Surgical Technologist (CST) - OR General Surgery

  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (21 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education Completion of a CAAHEP-accredited surgical technician program Licensure, Certification, Registration Must be certified through the National Board of Surgical...

Surgical Technologist, Tysons Corner

  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (15 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred....

Travel Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 5 days ago

The Gifted Healthcare Experience Gifted Healthcare is an award-winning travel nursing agency that offers nursing contracts at premier healthcare facilities across the United States. Gifted...

Certified Surgical Tech - PRN

  • Germantown, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Germantown, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 6 days ago

BLS certification (issued through the American Heart Association) Must have prior Operating Room experience of at least 1 year; 2 or more years preferred and required to be eligible for Sign-On Bonus...

Travel Allied - OR Tech (Surgical Tech)

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fairfax, VA)
  • 7 days ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel Surgical Tech Shift : Mid / 11a-11p, 123, 36hrs per week Length : 13 Weeks Will work call: 3-4 times in a 8 week period; weekend call and holidays as...

Demographic Data for Fairfax, VA

Moving to Fairfax, VA? Find some basic demographic data about Fairfax, VA below.


Local
National
8,631,637
205,142

Surgical Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireMedTechs curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Surgical Leadership
It used to be that surgeons rose within their organizations almost entirely on their technical skills. However, in todaysmore complex health care institutions, leadership, management and business...
Safe Surgical Care: Strategies During a Pandemic
This fully online course is intended to prepare surgical care providers to deliver surgical care during a pandemic, while protecting their patients, their colleagues, themselves and their families...
Orthopedics Surgical Technology
Welcome to this course in surgical technology designed for medical students interested in orthopedic surgery. This course will provide students with an in depth understanding of what they need to...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


Salary for Surgical Technician Jobs in Fairfax, VA

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


Highest Education Level

Surgical Technicians in Fairfax, VA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
27.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.3%
Bachelor's Degree
21.5%
High School or GED
17.6%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some High School
0.4%

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


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Surgical Technician Related Career Advice Articles

Medical technologist examining samples in the diagnostic lab.
Career Comparison: Medical Technologist vs. Medical Lab Technician

If you want to pursue a healthcare career, but don’t find direct care roles attractive, consider working behind the scenes in the clinical laboratory as a medical technologist or medical lab technician. Read on to learn about the duties diagnostic lab personnel perform as well as salary levels and education requirements.

Read article »
phlebotomist drawing blood from a patient
Phlebotomist Career Guide: Skills, Training, Certification & Salary

Wondering how to become a phlebotomist? Learn more about these essential members of the healthcare community.

Read article »