Surgical Technologist I

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Surgical Technologist. The role involves preparing the operating room, passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Licensure and certification requirements apply, with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates. Successful candidates will ensure infection control compliance, assist with dressings and drape security, and transfer patients to recovery

Qualifications

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License is REQUIRED.
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification is REQUIRED.
• BLS Certification is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with instruments and equipment and pass instruments.
• Maintain sterile field and assist the surgical team during procedures.
• Assist in applying dressings, securing drapes, and transferring patients to recovery.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Sterile technique

Infection control

Patient safety

Instrument handling

Education

Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED

NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIRED

BLS Certification REQUIRED

Job description

Sentara 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, Rotating Shift

Overview

Job Description

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

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