Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist to join the Cardiac Operating Room team. The role focuses on preparing the OR, organizing instruments and supplies, and providing intraoperative support for open-heart, vascular, and thoracic procedures.

The position requires 1 year of cardio/thoracic experience, NBSTSA CST credential, and strong teamwork. Weekend and on-call duties apply, with a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade School Graduate preferred.
• NBSTSA certification and Surgical Technologist licensure required if license is required in state of practice; otherwise NBSTSA certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries as primary scrub technician.
• Pass instruments, sutures, grafts, and other sterile supplies.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection control throughout the operation.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff.
• Handle specimens appropriately and document as required; perform accurate counts with circulator.
• Participate in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings to support surgical quality improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade School Graduate preferred

Tools

NBSTSA Certification

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS

Job description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center located in Harrisonburg; Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologistfor the Cardiac Operating Room!

Hours

Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required call.Candidate mustlive within 30 minutes of the hospital for call purposes.Weekday call is 1430-0600 the following morning - Weekend call is 24 hours Saturday and Sunday

Sign on Bonus

$15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Department Overview

We are made up of two operating rooms and one hybrid OR. The Surgical Tech will work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses. The Cardiothoracic Operating Room (CTOR) is part of the larger Surgical Services department at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Overall, there are 14 ORs, 2 minor surgery rooms, 6 procedure rooms, and 2 C-section suites. There are 2 dedicated CTORs, one Hybrid OR, and one Robotic OR where CTS cases are performed.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

As the primary scrub technician during all cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries, the role involves assisting the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, grafts, and other sterile supplies as needed. All surgical instruments are properly sterilized and confirmed to be functioning prior to procedures, while maintaining sterile technique and infection control standards throughout the operation. Close collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff ensures delivery of high‑quality patient care. Responsibilities include handling specimens appropriately, documenting as required, and performing accurate counts with the circulator before the operation and at appropriate times during each body plane closure. Surgeons and assistants are gowned and gloved as needed, with active participation in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings to support ongoing surgical quality improvement.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired
• Trade School Graduate preferred

Certification / Licensure

• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification and Surgical Technologist Licensure required IF license is required in the state of practice; otherwise must have NBSTSA certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist
• BLS

Experience

• 1 year of experience in cardio or thoracic surgery required
• In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, instrumentation, and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery achieved with independence on all CVOR cases, including TAVRS and combined Vascular cases.
• In depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty
• Ability to take call independently with advanced cardiac surgery skills required to perform in the scrub role for all cardiac surgery procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Utilizes chain of command, practices open communication, promotes an inclusive team environment and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.
• Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in cleaning and organization of the department.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high-risk cases
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
• Performs a thorough review of the surgeons’ preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, assists with selection and opening of sterile supplies.
• Maintains a safe environment throughout procedure in regard to patient physical safety, fire prevention, infection control, and maintains highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure

Keywords

Keywords: CST, NBSTSA, Surgical Tech, Technologist, Surg Tech, Scrub Tech, Cardiothoracic, CTOR, CVOR, Operating Room, OR

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

Sentara RMH Medical Center Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center , a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• EAP – 24 x 7

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Tobacco-Free Environment Statement

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Job Availability

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.