Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

About the role

Sentara RMH Medical Center located in Harrisonburg, Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist for the Cardiac Operating Room!

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required call. Candidate must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for call purposes. Weekday call is 1430-0600 the following morning - Weekend call is 24 hours Saturday and Sunday.

$15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Department Overview

We are made up of two operating rooms and one hybrid OR. The Surgical Tech will work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses. The Cardiothoracic Operating Room (CTOR) is part of the larger Surgical Services department at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Overall, there are 14 ORs, 2 minor surgery rooms, 6 procedure rooms, and 2 C-section suites. There are 2 dedicated CTORs, one Hybrid OR, and one Robotic OR where CTS cases are performed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room, organizes surgical instruments and supplies, and ensures a sterile environment.
• Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and provides intraoperative support to optimize surgical outcomes, patient safety, and procedural efficiency.
• Assists the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, grafts, and other sterile supplies as needed.
• Maintains sterile technique and infection control standards throughout the operation.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nursing staff to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Handles specimens appropriately, documents as required, and performs accurate counts with the circulator before the operation and at appropriate times during each body plane closure.
• Takes part in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings to support ongoing surgical quality improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade School Graduate preferred.
• National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification and Surgical Technologist Licensure required.
• If license is required in the state of practice, otherwise must have NBSTSA certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist.
• BLS.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in cardio or thoracic surgery required.
• In-depth knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, instrumentation, and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery achieved with independence on all CVOR cases, including TAVRS and combined Vascular cases.
• In depth learning or knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, tissue exposure, surgical flow and advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty.
• Ability to take call independently with advanced cardiac surgery skills required to perform in the scrub role for all cardiac surgery procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Utilizes chain of command, practices open communication, promotes an inclusive team environment and supports all initiatives in the cardiac operating room.
• Assists with room turnover between cases and participates in cleaning and organization of the department.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high-risk cases.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade School Graduate preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification and Surgical Technologist Licensure required. If license is required in the state of practice, otherwise must have NBSTSA certification.

Skills

• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to cardiac surgery.
• Advanced techniques in cardiac surgery specialty.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and physical stamina.

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

Pay

$15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required call. Candidate must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for call purposes. Weekday call is 1430-0600 the following morning - Weekend call is 24 hours Saturday and Sunday.