Sentara Healthcare Inc
Cardiac Surgical Technologist II
Sentara Healthcare Inc, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Sentara is hiring a Cardiac Surgical Technologist II at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
Sign on Bonus up to $25,000 offered for qualified candidates!
Hours are (4) 10-hour shifts: 6-4:30pm, 7-530pm, or 9-730pm; Call is 2-3 per week and every other weekend call with a30 min response time
Overview The Surgical Technologist II 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 using critical thinking to anticipate 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. Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Demonstrates advance knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.
Surgical Technologist licensure required in the state of practice.
Education
Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
National Certification (NBSTSA or NCCT) REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
Experience
3 years prior experience REQUIRED
Cardiac/CVOR Experience PREFERRED
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Sign on Bonus up to $25,000 offered for qualified candidates!
Hours are (4) 10-hour shifts: 6-4:30pm, 7-530pm, or 9-730pm; Call is 2-3 per week and every other weekend call with a30 min response time
Overview The Surgical Technologist II 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 using critical thinking to anticipate 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. Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members. Demonstrates advance knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.
Surgical Technologist licensure required in the state of practice.
Education
Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED
Certification/Licensure
Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED
National Certification (NBSTSA or NCCT) REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED
Experience
3 years prior experience REQUIRED
Cardiac/CVOR Experience PREFERRED
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