Surgical Technologist I

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is looking for a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This position involves ensuring the operating room is well-prepared, assisting the surgical team during procedures, and adhering to sterilization protocols. Candidates must have a Virginia Surgical Technologist License, NBSTSA Certification, and BLS Certification. The role offers a sign-on bonus and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure operating room is properly prepared with necessary instruments.
• Assist the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments.
• Maintain the sterile field and anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Apply dressings and secure surgical drapes.

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** Job 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/Licensure* **Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED*** **NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIRED*** Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperience* Prior 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 Bonus.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may 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.