Cardiac OR Technologist II – Open-Heart & Valve Surgery

Sentara Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Comprehensive benefits

Shift: four 10-hour shifts

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II to support complex cardiovascular procedures, including open-heart surgeries, in a high-volume CVOR. You will prepare the operating room, maintain aseptic technique, and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout the perioperative process.

The role requires Virginia Surgical Technologist License, NBSTSA CST Certification, BLS, and 2 years of cardiovascular or thoracic experience; it offers a

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree required.
• Virginia Surgical Technologist License required.
• NBSTSA CST Certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 2 years cardiovascular or thoracic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex cardiovascular procedures including open-heart surgeries.
• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments and equipment.
• Anticipate surgeon's needs and maintain aseptic technique.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff.

Skills

Cardiovascular/Thoracic experience

Surgical instrument handling

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree

Virginia Surgical Technologist License

NBSTSA CST Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterile Technique

Job description

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II to support complex cardiovascular procedures, including open-heart surgeries, in a high-volume CVOR. You will prepare the operating room, maintain aseptic technique, and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout the perioperative process.

The role requires Virginia Surgical Technologist License, NBSTSA CST Certification, BLS, and 2 years of cardiovascular or thoracic experience; it offers a