Certified Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA seeks a Surgical Technologist for day shifts. The role focuses on preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and assisting surgeons and nurses to uphold strict sterile technique and patient safety.

Requirements include a Trade School education and state licensure as a Surgical Technologist. The position emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols within a non-profit hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Surgical Technologist in the state of practice.
• Proficiency in preparing ORs, passing instruments and maintaining sterile fields.
• Commitment to patient safety and infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with instruments and supplies.
• Pass instruments and assist surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and ensure patient safety throughout surgery.
• Transfer patients to recovery areas and apply dressings as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Team support

Infection control

Education

Trade School

Job description

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.

City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

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.