Surgical Technician

Sentara Hospitals•Charlottesville, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II 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. The role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols. The Surgical Technologist II ensures the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment, and assists throughout procedures by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and using critical thinking to anticipate the surgeon’s needs. The role helps maintain patient safety and an organized, clean, and sterile surgical environment. The Surgical Technologist assists with applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, and transferring patients to recovery areas. The position adheres to infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination, works closely with the surgical team to support effective procedures, serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members, and demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.

Requirements

Surgical Technologist licensure in the state of practice.
High school diploma.
Three years of surgical technician experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Three years of surgical technician experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room and ensure necessary instruments and equipment are available.
Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean, organized, and sterile surgical environment.
Assist surgeons and nurses during operative procedures by passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs using critical thinking.
Support patient safety and follow infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination.
Assist with applying dressings and securing surgical drapes.
Transfer patients to recovery areas.
Work closely with the surgical team to support smooth and effective procedures.
Serve as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off and sick leave
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
401(a)
Performance Plus Bonus and potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
Career advancement opportunities
Work Perks
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid parental and family caregiver leave
Emergency backup care
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
Life insurance
Student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education