Cardiac Surgical Technologist I

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is hiring a Cardiac Surgical Technologist I for Sentara\’s Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Sign on Bonus: Up to $25,000 offered for experienced cardiac candidates. Role Summary: The Surgical Technologist ensures the operating room is prepared with necessary instruments and assists the surgical team by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon\’s needs. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, organizing and sterilizing the environment, applying dressings, securing surgical drapes, transferring patients to recovery, and adhering to infection control protocols. The role requires close collaboration with the surgical team to facilitate smooth procedures. Minimum Licensure: Surgical Technologist Licensure in the state of practice. Education: Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED Certification/Licensure: Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED Experience: No experience required Prior cardiac Surgical Technologist experience PREFERRED Keywords: Talroo – Allied Health, CST, Surg Tech, Surgical Tech, Surgical Technician, OR Tech, Surgical Technologist, NBSTSA, NCCT, Certified Surg Tech, Certified Surgical Tech, Certified Surgical Technologist, Cardiac, CVOR, #INDEED. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 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 – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Sentara is committed to enhancing training, career advancement, and work-life benefits to foster an engaging work environment. About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital: A 525-bed tertiary care facility in Norfolk, VA, with the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and offers specialized services including heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion to reflect the communities served. It is a tobacco-free environment. Remote Work Eligibility: Sentara employs associates in various states, including 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr