Cardiac Surgical Technologist I

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist I. This role involves assisting cardiovascular surgeons during complex surgical procedures. The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year of experience in a cardiovascular setting and hold a Virginia Surgical Technologist License and NBSTSA CST Certification. This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 and various benefits, including tuition assistance and family care leave.

Qualifications

• 1 year Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience is required.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiovascular surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating room and ensure a sterile environment.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide intraoperative support.

Skills

Cardiovascular experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Surgical Technologist skills

Education

Virginia Surgical Technologist License

NBSTSA CST Certification

Job description

**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Rotating**Overview:****Sentara is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist I for Sentara's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.**.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!**Sentara Norfolk General Hospital**, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.**Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer** and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.**For positions that are available as remote work,** **Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:**Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.***Sign on Bonus up to $30,000 offered for experienced cardiac candidates! Relocation packages available!*****Shift:** 10-hour shifts: 6-4:30pm, 7-530pm, or 9-730pmCall is 2-3 per week and every other weekend call with a 30 min response time**Overview of Heart Hospital**Sentara Norfolk General/Sentara Heart Hospital is a comprehensive, Level 1 Trauma center, located in Norfolk, VA. The Heart Hospital Cardiac Surgery program has dedicated CVOR rooms, served by a dedicated cardiac OR team, who perform high volume, complex open-heart CABG, Valve, Aortic, and Structural cases (TAVR). We also serve as the regional center for ECMO/MCS, Heart Transplant, and Aortic dissection cares.**Overview** **Certification/Licensure*** Virginia Surgical Technologist License **REQUIRED*** NBSTSA CST Certification **REQUIRED*** Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification **REQUIRED****Experience*** 1 year Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience **REQUIRED**KEYWORDS: Talroo – Allied Health. CST. Surg Tech. Surgical Tech. Surgical Technician. Operation Room Tech. Scrub Tech. Scrub. Surgical. OR Tech. Surgical Technologist. NBSTSA. NCCT. Certified Surg Tech. Certified Surgical Tech. Certified Surgical Technologist. Cardiovascular. Cardiac. CVOR. Cardiac.The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in assisting cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures. This highly specialized surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, organizing surgical instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment. The technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs and provides intraoperative support to optimize surgical outcomes, patient safety, and procedural efficiency.**Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career**• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met