Certified Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Reimbursement for certifications

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room, prepare instruments, maintain sterile field, and assist surgeons and nurses during procedures. The ideal candidate holds Surgical Technologist licensure in the state and has Trade School training, with strong infection control and patient safety commitment.

This is a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist licensure required in the state of practice.
• Experience assisting during operative procedures and maintaining sterile field.
• Adheres to infection control protocols and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room and sterilize instruments.
• Pass instruments to surgeons and assist during procedures.
• Transfer patients to recovery and apply dressings; support postoperative care.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Trade School

Job description

## Certified Surgical TechnologistApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Woodbridge, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-104138**City/State**Woodbridge, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**# **Overview**A Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the surgical team who assists during operative procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing direct assistance to surgeons and nurses. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.# **Education*** Trade School# # **Certification/Licensure*** Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.# **Experience*** The Surgical Technologist ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment and assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon.* The role involves maintaining patient safety and ensuring that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile.* The Surgical Technologist assists in applying dressings, securing surgical drapes and transferring patients to recovery areas.* Adheres to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety.* Works closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures..**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 Northern Virginia Medical Center** located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.**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.### About UsSentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!