Certified Surgical Technologist

Sentara Hospitals•Suffolk, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Surgical Technologist for a Full-Time rotating shift (36 hour) position in Suffolk, VA! Must be located within 30 minutes of facility for call purposes. Sign on bonus of up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates Hours and Call : on-call weekend rotations every 8th weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 24 hour), rotating weekday overnight call, and one holiday per year. Surgical Services offers flexible scheduling options such as 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts to accommodate work-life balance. Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with occasional float to obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment. 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

TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist (Required)
Students in the process of completing a Surgical Technologist Program may be considered.
Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia (Required)
One of the following Certifications Required: 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) Required
Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.
Strong communication skills with providers and surgical staff required.

Nice To Haves

Operating room experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensuring the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment
Assisting the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments
Maintaining the sterile field
Anticipating the needs of the surgeon
Maintaining patient safety
Ensuring that 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 to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety
Working closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures.

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