Surgical Technologist

Job Description : City / StateNorfolk, VA Overview Work ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Healthcare is hiring aSurgical Technologist for the Sentara Heart Hospital that is located on the campus of Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia

• Up to a $25,000 sign on bonus available for Cardiac-Experienced Surgical Technologist candidates! Shift : Full Time, First Shift 4 10-hr shifts. The shifts are rotating between 7-5 and 9-7, typically only one 9-7 per week. Plus call REQUIREMENTS : Surgical Technologist Virginia License / Registration REQUIREDSurgical Technologist National Certification REQUIREDCompletion of Surgical Technologist program REQUIREDCardiac Experience strongly preferred Department Overview : Heart Blog - Sentara Who Has Your Heart Sentara Heart Hospital is the region's first and only dedicated heart hospital. This exceptional facility carries on Sentara Norfolk General's tradition for cardiac excellence by consistently ranking among the nation's top 50 heart programs in the U.S. News & World Report's annual hospital rankings. The cardiothoracic operating room is part of the surgical services team that treat open-heart (cardiothoracic) patients. We are made up of five operating rooms which includes a hybrid OR. We handle 8 OR cases daily.Click here to learn more about Sentara Heart Hospital! WHO SENTARA IS Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than500 sitesof care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years.U.S. News and World Reporthas recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15 years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy! Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k / 403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! KEYWORDS : Talroo - Allied Health. Monster. CST. Surg Tech. Surgical Tech. Surgical Technician. Operation Room Tech. Scrub Tech. Scrub. Surgical. OR Tech. Cardiac. Cardiac Tech. Cardiac OR. Periop. Heart. Heart Hospital. Sign On Bonus. Cardiac Surg Tech. Cardiac Surgical Technologist. Cardiac Tech. Cardiac OR Tech. Surgical Technologist. #INDEED Job Summary Implements plan of care for specific patient population. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care in the peri-operative environment.May substitute training in operating room procedures from military or vocational training program.Virginia Surgical Techs are required to be Licensed with the VBOM.NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted.Licensed Surgical Technologist - State license - Other / National Required.Licensed Surgical Technologist - State license - North Carolina Preferred. Qualifications : TS - Trade School Graduate : Surgical Technologist (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Ventricular Assist Device Certification (VAD-C) - Certification - ICCAC Operating Room Skills Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation, Speaking Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.