Cardiac Surgical Technologist II

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II 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 use critical thinking to anticipate 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. Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Demonstrates advance knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.

Requirements

Surgical Technologist licensure required in the state of practice
Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED
Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
National Certification (NBSTSA or NCCT) REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
3 years prior experience REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Cardiac/CVOR Experience PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment
Assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments
Maintains the sterile field
Use critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgeon
Maintaining patient safety
Ensuring that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile
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
Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members
Demonstrates advance knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques

Benefits

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