Operating Room Technician Jobs in Virginia

Operating Room Technician jobs in Virginia are consistently active, concentrated in the large hospital systems and academic medical centers that anchor the state's healthcare economy, with openings at every level from new graduates to experienced surgical techs. The busiest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Norfolk-Virginia Beach, where systems like Inova Health, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain ongoing demand. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia are orthopedic and cardiovascular surgical support, with strong need in trauma and robotic-assisted procedure teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles101+
Top employerSentara
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring31
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Richmond, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$53.94 - $63.51/hr
1,001-5,000

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Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Scrub Tech | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Richmond, Virginia
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Dulles, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$43.4 - $51.1/hr
1,001-5,000

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Sentara
Registered Nurse - Resource Pool - Operating Room (OR) - Flexi
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Registered Nurse - Resource Pool - Operating Room (OR) - Flexi
Sentara
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
10,000+

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Registered Nurse-Operating Room
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Registered Nurse-Operating Room
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Salem, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$74k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Suffolk
8 jobs
Falls Church
8 jobs
Lynchburg
6 jobs
Virginia Beach
6 jobs
Charlottesville
6 jobs
Fredericksburg
5 jobs
Roanoke
4 jobs
Haymarket
4 jobs

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sentara
    Sentara10
  • Bon Secours
    Bon Secours10
  • Inova Health System
    Inova Health System9
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
    HealthTrust Workforce Solutions8
  • University of Virginia
    University of Virginia7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Virginia.

  • Surgical Technology certification (CST) from NBSTSA preferred or required by most Virginia employers
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology program recognized in Virginia
  • Demonstrated experience in sterile field technique and surgical instrument handling
  • Ability to assist in multiple surgical specialties including orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with Virginia hospital surgical teams

Operating Room Technician Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Virginia?

You become an operating room technician in Virginia by completing an accredited surgical technology program and earning the Certified Surgical Technologist credential through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Virginia does not issue a separate state license for surgical techs, but most Virginia hospital systems require or strongly prefer the CST credential alongside completion of an accredited program. Community colleges and technical schools throughout the state offer accredited pathways to meet these requirements.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Virginia?

Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Virginia include Sentara, Bon Secours, and Inova Health System, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health systems means hiring tends to be steady year-round rather than seasonal.

Which Virginia cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

Richmond, Suffolk, and Falls Church have the most operating room technician openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of Inova and HCA facilities drives volume in that corridor, Richmond's role as home to VCU Health and Bon Secours anchors the central market, and Norfolk-Virginia Beach is supported by Sentara's large multi-hospital footprint along the coast.

Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technicians work in sterile surgical environments and must be physically present, making the role almost entirely on-site by nature. About 9% of operating room technician openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those exceptions typically involve surgical coordination, scheduling, or supply chain support functions rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited surgical technology program and applying directly to new-graduate surgical tech positions at Virginia's large health systems, which regularly onboard candidates without prior work experience. Inova Health and Sentara Healthcare run structured new-grad orientation programs that build skills on the job. Lateral entry from roles such as surgical aide, sterile processing technician, or operating room assistant is common and recognized by Virginia employers as a credible bridge. Earning your CST credential before applying gives a measurable edge over uncredentialed candidates.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across the state's major hiring metros and health systems. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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