Surgical Tech

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Leigh in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will prepare the OR with instruments and equipment, maintain a sterile field, pass instruments, and anticipate the surgeon's needs throughout procedures, ensuring patient safety and a clean, organized environment.

Licensure and certification are required: Virginia Surgical Technologist License, NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License is required.
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.
• Prior Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with instruments and equipment.
• Pass instruments and maintain the sterile field during procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs and support the team.
• Assist with dressings and transfer patients to recovery.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia Surgical Technologist License

NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Leigh, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Shift: M-F First shift, 7a-7p

Job Description

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.

Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Leigh, in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Shift: M-F First shift, 7a-7p

Job Description

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.

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED

Experience

• Prior Surgical Technologist experience PREFERRED

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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