Surgical Technologist I

City/State : Norfolk, VA Work Shift : Rotating Overview Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist I at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. Sign-on Bonus : Up to $15,000 offered for qualified candidates. Job Description The 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. Minimum Requirements : Virginia Surgical Technologist License REQUIRED Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification REQUIRED Preferred experience includes prior Surgical Technologist experience. Keywords Talroo – Allied Health, CST, Surg Tech, Surgical Tech, Surgical Technician, Operating Room Tech, Scrub Tech, Scrub, Surgical, OR Tech, Surgical Technologist, NBSTSA, NCCT, Certified Surg Tech, Certified Surgical Tech, Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, OR, Surgical, #INDEED, #ZIPRECRUITER 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 free access to CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, a 525-bed tertiary care facility, is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, serving as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. Our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. This is a tobacco-free environment. Remote Work Eligibility : For positions available as remote work, Sentara 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, Wyoming. #J-18808-Ljbffr