Surgical Technologist I

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is hiring a Surgical Technologist for day shifts. You will prepare the OR, pass instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

Virginia licensure and NBSTSA certification are required, with BLS certification also required. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is offered along with competitive benefits and shift incentives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Surgical Technologist in Virginia required.
• NBSTSA/NCCT Surgical Technologist Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with instruments and equipment.
• Pass instruments and maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Assist the surgical team and transfer patients to recovery.
• Follow infection control and sterile technique protocols.

Skills

Surgical Tech

Sterile Technique

Patient Safety

BLS Certification

Education

Virginia Surgical Technologist Licensure

NBSTSA Certification

Tools

NBSTSA NCCT

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (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 monthOverviewJob DescriptionThe 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/LicensureVirginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIREDNBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperiencePrior Surgical Technologist experience PREFERREDKEYWORDS: 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 BonusWe 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, standby/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.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 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-the-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.