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Surgical Technologist II – Operating Room

3/1/2026

This role is essential in maintaining sterile technique, supporting surgical procedures, and ensuring patient safety throughout the operative process by collaborating closely with surgeons and the surgical team. The Surgical Technologist II prepares the operating room, establishes sterile fields, safely passes instruments, and participates in surgical counts for patients of all ages.

Salary

23.97 - 35.96 USD

Working Hours

36 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, strategic talent partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, connects experienced healthcare professionals with permanent opportunities nationwide through a clinician-led and transparent recruiting approach.

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Surgical Technologist II to support perioperative services in a fast-paced Operating Room environment. This role is essential in maintaining sterile technique, supporting surgical procedures, and ensuring patient safety throughout the operative process.

The Surgical Technologist II collaborates closely with surgeons, registered nurses, and the surgical team to prepare the operating room, establish and maintain sterile fields, safely pass instruments, and participate in surgical counts. This position supports procedures for patients of all ages while adhering to regulatory standards, safety protocols, and professional best practices.

Schedule:

12-hour shifts

Day, evening, or night schedules

On-call responsibilities included

Typical shift hours: 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Compensation:

Hourly pay ranges from $23.97 to $35.96 based on experience.

Sign-on bonus of $6,000 paid over a two-year period.

Requirements

Education:

- High school graduate or equivalent

- Completion of an accredited surgical technologist training program or approved military surgical technology training

Licensure and Certification:

- Active certification in Surgical Technology required

- Ability to obtain and maintain registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professions

- AHA BLS-HCP certification required

Other Qualifications:

- Strong knowledge of instrumentation and sterile technique

- Ability to complete structured orientation and competency requirements

Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills

Sterile TechniqueSurgical Procedures SupportPatient SafetyOperating Room PreparationInstrument PassingSurgical CountsRegulatory Standards AdherenceSafety Protocols Adherence