Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist I

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

125d

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist I for Sentara's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist plays a critical role in assisting cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures. This highly specialized surgical technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, organizing surgical instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment. The technologist anticipates the surgeon’s needs and provides intraoperative support to optimize surgical outcomes, patient safety, and procedural efficiency.

Requirements

• Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED.
• Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED.
• NBSTSA CST Certification REQUIRED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED.
• 1 year Cardiovascular or Thoracic experience REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Assist cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating room and organize surgical instruments and supplies.
• Ensure a sterile environment in the operating room.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide intraoperative support.

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.
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees