Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Sentara Hospitals • Virginia Beach, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for its Operating Room team in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a temporary, full-time, 14-week assignment on the day shift. The posting lists compensation of $60.00 per hour for the travel assignment and states that the assignment offers no benefits.

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. It also assists with 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 smooth, effective procedures.

The position requires Surgical Technologist licensure in the state of practice and Virginia licensure. The education requirement is graduation from a surgical technologist trade school. The posting lists CST, TS-C, and BLS as certifications or achievements in its selection list. Previous operating-room Surgical Technologist experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Graduation from a trade school surgical technologist program.
• Surgical Technologist licensure in the state of practice, including Virginia licensure.
• An unexpired Surgical Technologist certification is listed.
• The posting lists Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from NBSTSA, Tech in Surgery TS-C certification from NCCT, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association/RQI among the selection-list achievements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Surgical Technologist experience in an operating room.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• No benefits are offered for the 14-week travel assignment, according to the posting.
• The general Sentara benefits information also lists medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off and sick leave; paid holidays; paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement; emergency backup care; critical illness plans; pet insurance; legal resources; and possible discretionary annual bonuses. These general benefits are not specified as available for this travel assignment.

What This Job Offers

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