CV Surgical Tech II – Open-Heart OR Expert (Sign-On Bonus)

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $30,000

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist II for their Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This role includes assisting in complex cardiovascular surgeries, preparing the operating room, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree, Virginia Surgical Technologist License, and 3 years of relevant experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 is available for experienced candidates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex cardiovascular procedures, including open-heart surgeries.
• Prepare the operating room with appropriate sterile instruments.
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy

Surgical instrumentation

Collaboration with medical staff

Education

Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree

Job description

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 of Heart Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General/Sentara Heart Hospital is a comprehensive, Level 1 Trauma center, located in Norfolk, VA. The Heart Hospital Cardiac Surgery program has dedicated CVOR rooms, served by a dedicated cardiac OR team, who perform high volume, complex open-heart CABG, Valve, Aortic, and Structural cases (TAVR). We also serve as the regional center for ECMO/MCS, Heart Transplant, and Aortic dissection cares.

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

• 2 years Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience REQUIRED

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $30.26 - $44.75 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.