Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role works a first/day shift from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and includes call approximately four shifts per month. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is offered to 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 areas; and follows infection-control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination. The technologist works closely with the surgical team to support smooth and effective procedures. A Virginia Surgical Technologist License, NBSTSA/NCCA Surgical Technologist Certification, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification are required. Prior Surgical Technologist experience is preferred. The position offers a full-time base pay range of $30.26–$44.75 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara provides a comprehensive benefits package. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital serving southern Virginia Beach and nearby communities. It is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, with specialties including orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast care, and family maternity services with a neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital also houses Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program. 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 the instruments and equipment needed for procedures.
Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
Help maintain patient safety and an organized, clean, and sterile surgical environment.
Assist with applying dressings and securing surgical drapes.
Transfer 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 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 established system and employee eligibility criteria.
Potential additional compensation including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, and extra-shift incentives.