Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $30,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Tuition Assistance & Cert Reimburse

Job summary

A leading health organization in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring an experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II. This role includes assisting in complex cardiovascular procedures, preparing the operating room, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must hold a Surgical Technologist degree, Virginia license, and have at least three years of relevant experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 for experienced candidates is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED.
• NBSTSA CST Certification REQUIRED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED.
• 3 years Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex cardiovascular procedures.
• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments.
• Anticipate surgeon's needs during procedures.

Skills

Cardiovascular knowledge

Sterile technique

Collaboration with surgical team

Staff collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree

Tools

Surgical instruments

Virginia Surgical Technologist License

BLS Certification

Job description

**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**Rotating**Overview:****Sentara is hiring an experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II for Sentara's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.*****\*Sign on Bonus up to $30,000 offered for experienced candidates.*****Shift:** Four ten-hour shifts 0700-1730, Monday-Friday, with rotating call**Overview**The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II is an experienced, highly skilled member of the surgical team who specializes in assisting with complex cardiovascular procedures, including open-heart surgeries, vascular repairs, and endovascular interventions. This role involves preparing the operating room with appropriate sterile instruments and equipment, anticipating the surgeon's needs during procedures, and maintaining strict adherence to aseptic technique. The Technologist II level demonstrates advanced knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, surgical instrumentation, and procedural flow, and often serves as a preceptor or resource for junior technologists and students. The position requires strong collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative process.**Education*** **Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED****Certification/Licensure*** **Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED*** **NBSTSA CST Certification REQUIRED*** **Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED****Experience*** **3 years 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. CVOR. Cardiac.**.**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 metHere 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.