Surgical Technologist

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The position works a first/day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with call approximately four shifts per month. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered for qualified candidates.

The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room with the necessary instruments and equipment and assists the surgical team throughout procedures by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs. The role helps maintain patient safety and an organized, clean, sterile surgical environment; assists with applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, and transferring patients to recovery; and follows infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination. The Surgical Technologist works closely with the surgical team to support smooth, effective procedures.

The role requires a Virginia Surgical Technologist License, NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Prior Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

The stated base-pay range for full-time employment is $30.26–$44.75 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; retirement plans with employer match; paid time off and leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Colleagues may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• Virginia Surgical Technologist License required.
• NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with the necessary instruments and equipment.
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Help ensure patient safety and maintain an organized, clean, and sterile surgical environment.
• Assist with applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, and transferring patients to recovery areas.
• Follow infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination.
• Work closely with the surgical team to support smooth and effective procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• 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.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, and extra-shift incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed