Surgical Technologist II
About The Position
Sentara is hiring an experienced Surgical Technologist II at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, in Virginia Beach. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered for qualified candidates, and relocation packages are available. The Surgical Technologist II 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 using critical thinking to anticipate 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. Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.
Requirements
- Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice
- Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
- Surgical Technologist Certification REQUIRED
- 3 years Surgical Technologist experience REQUIRED
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment
- Assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments
- Maintains the sterile field
- Uses critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgeon
- Maintains patient safety and ensures that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile
- Assists in applying dressings
- Secures surgical drapes
- Transfers 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
- Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
