Surgical Tech Jobs in Virginia

Virginia Surgical Tech Jobs

Virginia regulates surgical technology through the Virginia Board of Medicine, requiring professionals to obtain state certification before using the title surgical technologist, making it one of the more structured regulatory environments in the Southeast and a meaningful distinction for candidates relocating from fully voluntary states.

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Certification in Virginia

The Virginia Board of Medicine requires certification to use the surgical technologist title in the state. Most candidates qualify through an accredited program and a recognized credential such as the CST. Military surgical training and other approved pathways also qualify. Candidates should confirm current Board requirements before applying, as Virginia's regulatory framework is more involved than a simple employer preference standard.

Where surgical techs work in Virginia

Inova Health System dominates Northern Virginia with a large network across Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties. VCU Health anchors Richmond as the state's academic medical center. Sentara Health is the dominant system across Hampton Roads and the Virginia Beach and Norfolk corridor. Bon Secours and HCA Virginia operate competing networks across Richmond and the broader mid-Atlantic region. Roanoke's market is anchored by Carilion Clinic.

Surgical tech salaries in Virginia

BLS data shows a mean of $66,380 with approximately 2,220 surgical techs employed statewide. Northern Virginia positions near the DC metro typically run well above the state mean. Richmond and Hampton Roads fall closer to or below it.

Becoming a surgical tech in Virginia

CAAHEP and ABHES accredited programs run 12 to 24 months through community colleges statewide. Northern Virginia Community College and John Tyler Community College near Richmond are primary accredited pathways with regional clinical placements.

Cost of living

Northern Virginia carries some of the highest housing costs in the state due to DC metro proximity. Richmond, Roanoke, and Hampton Roads are considerably more affordable while providing access to Sentara, VCU, Bon Secours, and Carilion employment.

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