Surgical Technologist

About the role

Sentara Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist for Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. 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.

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. The facility is also home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with necessary instruments and equipment
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon's needs
• Maintain patient safety and ensure the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile
• Apply dressings, secure surgical drapes, and transfer patients to recovery areas
• Adhere to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures

Requirements

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License (REQUIRED)
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification (REQUIRED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (REQUIRED)
• Prior Surgical Technologist experience (PREFERRED)

Skills

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
• Surgical technology and operating room procedures
• Sterile technique and infection control
• Instrument handling and surgical instrumentation
• Patient safety and intraoperative care
• Team collaboration in surgical settings

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave
• Emergency backup care
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans
• Life insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) 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
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility (based on system and employee eligibility criteria)

Pay

Base pay range for full-time employment: $30.26 – $44.75 hourly. Additional compensation may be available, 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. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Schedule

Day shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Call required – approximately 4 shifts per month.