Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student debt pay down

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks a Surgical Technologist for day shift coverage. The role focuses on maintaining a sterile field, preparing the OR, and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Required: Virginia Surgical Technologist licensure, NBSTSA/NCCA certification, and BLS. Prior CST experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Surgical Technologist in state of practice is required.
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIRED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED.
• Prior Surgical Technologist experience is PREFERRED.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operating room is prepared with instruments/equipment and maintain sterile field.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments and anticipating surgeon needs.
• Transfer patients to recovery areas and support post-operative care.
• Transfer patients to recovery areas and apply dressings as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Team communication

Licensure in State

Job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates. Shift: Day shift 7a-3p M-F, yes call - about 4 shifts a month Overview 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. 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 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. Sign On Bonus 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 Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of‑art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program. 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. Sentara 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.

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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.