Cardiovascular Anesthesia Tech

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technologist to support anesthesiologists and surgical teams during cardiovascular procedures. The role involves preparing, operating, and maintaining anesthesia equipment, monitoring patients, and ensuring a sterile, safe operating environment in high-pressure settings.

Candidates should have a science-related bachelor’s degree or completed cardiovascular technology program, and BLS certification; CSS/sterile

Qualifications

• Requires a science-related bachelor's degree or completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology program.
• BLS certification required.
• Prior CSS/sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, and maintain anesthesia equipment during cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor patients and assist anesthesia team in the OR.
• Maintain sterile environment and support surgical team in high-pressure settings.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

BLS Certification

Sterile processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or cardiovascular technology program

Job description

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technologist at Sentara Norfolk General Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Shift

M-F 0700-1530

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Job Description

A Cardiovascular Surgical Support Technologist plays a critical role in supporting anesthesiologists and surgical teams during cardiovascular procedures. This position involves preparing, operating, and maintaining anesthesia equipment, monitoring patients, and ensuring a sterile and safe operating environment. The technician works collaboratively in high-pressure settings to contribute to successful patient outcomes.

Education

• Bachelors degree in a science related field or graduate of an accredited cardiovascular technology program REQUIRED.

Certification/Licensure

• BLS Certification Required

Experience

• Prior CSS, sterilization, or central sterile processing experience strongly preferred

Compensation and Benefits

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $26.17 - $40.93 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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

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.