Surgical Tech
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The role is on the third (night) shift and includes call, approximately four shifts per month. 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 supports patient safety and an organized, clean, sterile surgical environment. Duties also include applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, and transferring patients to recovery areas. The technologist follows infection-control protocols and sterile techniques and works closely with the surgical team to support effective procedures. Virginia Surgical Technologist licensure, NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required. Prior Surgical Technologist experience is preferred. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for qualified candidates. The full-time base pay range 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 offers medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave, education, and other benefits. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free environment.
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 necessary instruments and equipment.
- Assist the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
- Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and sterile surgical environment.
- Apply dressings and secure 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 smooth and effective procedures.
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 subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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