Surgical Technologist- Certified

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Education assistance up to $32,500

Free Parking

Free Gym

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist I for the Main OR. The role involves preparing the OR, passing instruments, and maintaining a sterile field to support the surgical team, while ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Required is a Surgical Technologist program with Virginia licensure and CST/NCCT or TS-C certification, with BLS. Sign-on bonus and education assistance are noted, along with comprehensive Sentara benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training.
• Operating room experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with instruments and equipment.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments and maintaining sterile field.
• Ensure patient safety and proper transfer to recovery areas.

Skills

Surgical Tech

OR experience

Communication

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Tools

NBSTSA CST

NCCT TS-C

BLS

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist I

City/State Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift First (Days)

Overview: Additional Job Description Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist I for the Main OR in Charlottesville, VA.

Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates!

Department Information: Performing an average of 7,000 cases each year, the Operating Room at SMJH has 8 OR suites and offers a variety of service lines including Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic and Orthopedic surgery. It is also the 2nd highest-performing OR in the Sentara system for Orthopedic total joint procedures.

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.

Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate. Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500.

Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson. Free Gym at SMJH!

Education TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist (Required) Students in the process of completing a Surgical Technologist Program may be considered.

Certification/Licensure Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia (Required) One of the following Certifications Required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Required.

Experience Operating room experience (preferred) Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols. Strong communication skills with providers and surgical staff 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.

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.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms.

Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services.

Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

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!