Certified Surgical Technologist- Labor and Delivery

Sentara Health • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist III to join our LDRP team in women’s services. This is a Full Time- night shift position in Charlottesville, VA. Call Requirement: Self-scheduled 24 hours in 6 weeks. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility for on call requirements. On call rooms available. Sentara Martha Jeffersons Women’s Health includes L&D, and a 24 bed post-partum mother/baby. Our Level 2 newborn specialty care nursery has a 1 to 1 ratio while our intermediate care babies have a 1 to 3 nursing ratio. Our LDRP unit also offers post operative care for complex GYN and Breast surgical needs. This specialty area has a 100-member team has cross trained to offer best in class healthcare to Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas. We boast an NTSV CS rate of 18%, the lowest in the Sentara system and an exclusive breastfeeding rate of 85%, the highest in the Sentara system. We are growing, with a new Sentara OBGYN practice opened in downtown Charlottesville fall 2023. Strong culture of teamwork and professional growth, as evidenced by team engagement in: Dept Shared Governance & Perinatal Bereavement Councils Interactive Fetal Monitoring Strip Review program Simulation Drills, including Maternal & Neonatal Code, Shoulder Dystocia, & Malignant Hyperthermia Onsite Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) & Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) Certification Perinatal Education Program for nurses new to maternal/child nursing Clinical Ladder Professional Advancement Program Our community maternity programs provide access to a wide array of classes, support groups, and lactation services. A Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the surgical team who assists during operative procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing direct assistance to surgeons and nurses. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols. Will assist in newborn testing, function as surgical technician during operating room procedure, newborn procedure and post labor surgical repairs

Requirements

• Trade School Graduate of Surgical Technology
• Certification/Licensure
• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Licensed in the state
• BLS required
• 5 years of experience required
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Labor and Delivery experience preferred
• Certified Surgical Tech preferred

Responsibilities

• assist in newborn testing
• function as surgical technician during operating room procedure
• newborn procedure and post labor surgical repairs

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: No Education Listed