Cardiovascular Anesthesia Tech

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403b with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Cardiovascular Anesthesia Technologist to join the heart hospital team. The role supports anesthesiologists during cardiovascular procedures, preparing and operating anesthesia equipment and ensuring a sterile operating room.

Shifts include rotating days; call required including nights and weekends; rotating 11-7 shift. Ideal candidates hold a science degree or cardiovascular tech program and BLS certification, with prior CSS or central

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science or accredited cardiovascular technology program required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Prior CSS/sterilization/central sterile processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate, and maintain anesthesia equipment.
• Monitor patients and support anesthesiologists during cardiovascular procedures.
• Ensure sterile, safe operating environment.
• Collaborate with surgical teams in high-pressure settings.

Skills

Anesthesia support

Sterile technique

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or accredited cardiovascular technology program

Job description

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

Call is required, nights and weekends

Rotating 11-7 shift

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

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 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.