Washington, DC Surgical Tech Jobs

Washington, DC Surgical Tech Jobs

Washington DC puts MedStar, GW Hospital, Howard University Hospital, and Children's National within the same compact metro, creating one of the densest concentrations of academic and specialty surgical employers on the East Coast and consistent demand for credentialed OR techs across trauma, cardiac, pediatric, and neurosurgical programs simultaneously.

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Where surgical techs work in Washington, DC

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the region's largest private hospital and a Level I trauma center, consistently one of the most active surgical tech employers in the District. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital anchors the academic side of the MedStar network. George Washington University Hospital runs a high-volume surgical program in the heart of the city. Howard University Hospital serves as a major safety-net academic employer. Children's National is the region's pediatric referral center. Sibley Memorial Hospital and the DC VA Medical Center round out the District's employer landscape.

Surgical tech salaries in Washington, DC

BLS data shows a mean of $69,230 with entry-level techs starting around $40,640 and experienced surgical technologists reaching approximately $83,150 at the 90th percentile.

Certification in Washington, DC

No mandatory licensure requirement exists. MedStar, GWU, and most District employers treat CST certification as a standard hiring expectation.

Becoming a surgical tech near Washington, DC

CAAHEP and ABHES accredited programs run 12 to 24 months through community colleges across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Northern Virginia Community College and Prince George's Community College are primary accredited pathways with clinical placements at regional system facilities.

Cost of living

DC housing and transportation costs rank among the highest in the country. The $69,000 mean wage is competitive but covers less ground here than comparable figures in virtually any other market on this list. Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs offer lower housing costs with practical commuting access to District employers.

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