Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No benefits

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the Operating Room team for a 14-week assignment. The role is Day shift and travel-friendly with a focus on sterile technique and instrument handling.

The CST must hold Virginia licensure, and NBSTSA/NCCT certifications are preferred. This temporary role offers competitive hourly pay but notes no benefits for this assignment.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist licensure required in state of practice.
• TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist.
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and NBSTSA / NCCT certifications are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room with instruments and equipment.
• Assist surgical team by passing instruments and maintaining sterile field.
• Ensure patient safety and clean, organized surgical environment.
• Transfer patients to recovery areas and apply dressings.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Travel assignment experience

Education

TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the Operating Room team!

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room (OR)

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital - Virginia Beach, VA

• $60.00/hr
• Temporary Full Time
• 14-week assignment
• Day shift
• No benefits

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.

Education

• TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist

Certification/Licensure

• Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia
• Unexpired Certification Achievements any in the selection list:
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
  • Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Experience

• Previous Surgical Technologist experience in operating room (preferred)

Hospital Overview

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is aMagnet Status, general medical and surgicalfacility with 160 beds.The hospital offers a full-service emergency room with a dedicated observation unit, Critical Care, Oncology and Stroke services. It also encompasses a Family Maternity Center with an On-site Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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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 ifestablished 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

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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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.