Certified Surgical Technologist II

Sentara Hospitals • Williamsburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.
• Must possess one of the following certifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist Certification/Licensure
• Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• 3 years - Certified Surgical Technologist experience

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the operating room is properly prepared with necessary instruments and equipment
• Assisting the surgical team throughout procedures
• Passing instruments
• Maintaining the sterile field
• Anticipating the needs of the surgeon
• Maintaining patient safety
• Ensuring the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile
• Assisting in applying dressings
• Securing surgical drapes
• Transferring patients to recovery areas
• Adhering to infection control protocols and sterile 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree