Scrub Technician II
- BLS
Open in 1 location
VHC Health posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
Virginia
2 open- $34.79–$56.37/hr
Arlington, VA (opens on this page)
Added today
- $34.79–$56.37/hr
Arlington, VA (opens on this page)
Added today
How this pay compares
This posting states $34.79–$56.37 an hour. Open surgical technologist jobs in Virginia post a median of $37.51 an hour, the middle half $31.79–$38.93, across 64 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Surgical technologists employed in Virginia earn a median of $32.49 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Surgical technologists in Virginia: pay by town and employer
Workplace injuries
VHC Health in Arlington reported 143 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,287,578 hours worked: 8.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 8.6 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Virginia Hospital Center
Medicare gives Virginia Hospital Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Virginia's hospitals average 3.7). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Virginia hospitals by rating.
Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 21.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 72.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.38x · Clicks 22
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 51.2% · Stating an hourly rate 38.5%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 9 Nov 2026. Every figure for Surgical tech and sterile processing jobs
About the job
Position Title
Scrub Technician II
Job Description
Purpose & Scope
The OR Scrub Technician is accountable for the technical functions related to the patient's perioperative experience. The functions of this role include preparing the OR environment, and equipment, instrumentation and supply utilization. He / she is responsible to the circulating RN and works in concert with the philosophy and goals of the department.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Experience
Three years of scrub experience is required.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed Surgical Technologist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
Certification in Surgical Technology required.
BLS certification is required.
Additional Job Description
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position - whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate - is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
From VHC Health's job posting for Arlington, VA, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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