Surgical Technologist II

Sentara Health•Hampton, VA

11d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist II in Hampton, Virginia. This is a Flexi position with a rotating shift. The Surgical Technologist II prepares the operating room with the necessary instruments and equipment and assists the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs. The role promotes patient safety and keeps the surgical environment organized, clean, and sterile. The technologist also assists with applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, and transferring patients to recovery areas; follows infection-control protocols and sterile techniques; works closely with the surgical team; serves as a role model to new employees and other staff; and demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques. Surgical technologist licensure is required in the state of practice. Sentara offers market-competitive compensation, including base pay, incentives, and benefits. The stated base pay range for full-time employment is $30.26–$44.75 per hour; additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation may vary according to qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed technologically advanced acute care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center in Hampton, Virginia. The hospital offers specialized heart and vascular and urologic care, advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and a busy emergency department. It is also home to the area’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital. Sentara describes its mission as improving health every day and its vision as being the healthcare choice of the communities it serves. The organization identifies diversity, inclusion, and belonging as guiding principles and maintains a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a trade school surgical technologist program.
Licensed Certified Surgical Technologist; Virginia surgical technologists are required to be licensed with the VBOM.
At least 3 years of experience as a Surgical Tech.
Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program.
Surgical technologist licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room with the necessary instruments and equipment.
Assist the surgical team throughout procedures by passing instruments and maintaining the sterile field.
Use critical thinking to anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Maintain patient safety and keep the surgical environment organized, clean, and sterile.
Assist in applying dressings and securing surgical drapes.
Transfer patients to recovery areas.
Follow infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination and protect patient safety.
Work closely with the surgical team to support 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.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal Resources Plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
Paid military leave.
Voluntary benefits.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.