Surgical Technologist
UVA Community HealthVirginia, United States
Posted January 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
UVA Community Health, founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1825, is a nationally renowned academic medical center based in Charlottesville, Virginia. The institution includes a 612-bed hospital, level I trauma center, children's hospital, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia. UVA Health is distinguished by its highly regarded doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are leaders in their fields and committed to advancing medicine.
Job Description
The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology program
- Current Surgical Tech Certification
- Ability to create and maintain a sterile field
- Knowledge of specialized instrumentation and equipment for various surgical procedures
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure materials
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
- Computer skills
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus