Surgical Technologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves preparing the OR, passing instruments, maintaining sterility, and assisting with patient transfers and dressings.

Licensure in the state of practice, NBSTSA/NCCA certification, and BLS are REQUIRED. Prior CST experience is preferred, with potential for shift differentials and bonuses in a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIRED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Pass instruments to the surgical team and maintain sterile field throughout surgery.
• Assist in applying dressings and transferring patients to recovery areas.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to prevent contamination and ensure safety.

Education

Virginia Surgical Technologist License

NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Sentara Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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

Shift: Full Time, Weekend Days

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 PREFERRE D

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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 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.