Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health•Harrisonburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia is hiring a Cardiovascular Surgical Technologist for the Cardiac Operating Room. This role is critical in assisting cardiovascular surgeons during open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures. The technologist is responsible for preparing the operating room, organizing surgical instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment. They anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide intraoperative support to optimize surgical outcomes, patient safety, and procedural efficiency. As the primary scrub technician, the role involves assisting the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, grafts, and other sterile supplies. Responsibilities include maintaining sterile technique, ensuring proper sterilization and functioning of instruments, handling specimens, documenting as required, and performing accurate counts. The technologist will also participate in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings, assist with room turnover, and maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
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 certification.
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.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, intense, and high-risk cases.
Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Trade School Graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room for cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
Organize surgical instruments and supplies.
Ensure a sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and provide intraoperative support.
Act as the primary scrub technician during cardiovascular and thoracic surgeries.
Pass instruments, sutures, grafts, and other sterile supplies to the surgical team.
Ensure all surgical instruments are properly sterilized and functioning prior to procedures.
Maintain sterile technique and infection control standards.
Handle specimens appropriately.
Document as required.
Perform accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulator.
Gown and glove surgeons and assistants as needed.
Participate in preoperative briefings and postoperative debriefings.
Assist with room turnover between cases.
Participate in cleaning and organization of the department.
Perform a thorough review of the surgeons’ preferences prior to each surgical procedure.
Check supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure, assist with selection and opening of sterile supplies.
Maintain a safe environment throughout procedure in regard to patient physical safety, fire prevention, infection control, and maintain highest of sterile field organization throughout procedure.

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
Free and convenient parking
Collaboration and shared governance
EAP – 24 x 7