Surgical Technologist at Sentara Hospitals

City/StateVirginia Beach VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach VA.Sign on Bonus up to $15000 offered for qualified candidates.Shift: The shift is 40 hours M-F 0645-1515 with call.OverviewJob DescriptionThe Surgical Technologist 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 anticipating 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.Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.EducationSurgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIREDCertification/LicensureVirginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIREDExperienceNo experience requiredPrior Surgical Technologist experience PREFERREDKEYWORDS: Talroo Allied Health. CST. Surg Tech. Surgical Tech. Surgical Technician. Operation Room Tech. Scrub Tech. Scrub. Surgical. OR Tech. Surgical Technologist. NBSTSA. NCCT. Certified Surg Tech. Certified Surgical Tech. Certified Surgical Technologist..Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical Dental Vision plans Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000 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 $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down $10000 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 metSentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes experienced physicians advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care heart vascular advanced imaging gynecological comprehensive breast care services and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginias only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Kansas Louisiana Maine Maryland Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming. Key Skills Aseptic Technique,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Basic Life Support,Computer Skills,Physiology Knowledge,Military Experience,Suturing,Medical Terminology,Sterile Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1