- Salary
- $5k+
- Location
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, United States of America · Williamsburg, VA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- Workday
Description
City/State
Williamsburg, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Certified Surgical Technologist I for the Main OR in Williamsburg, VA. This is a full time (40 hour), Day shift with required call.
New Graduates welcome to Apply!
Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates!
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.
Education
TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist (Required)
Students in the process of completing a Surgical Technologist Program may be considered.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia (Required)
One of the following Certifications Required: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Experience
Operating room experience (preferred)
3 years of Surgical Technologist experience Preferred
Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.
Strong communication skills with providers and surgical staff required.
Keywords: CST, Surg Tech, Surgical, OR, Operating Room, Surgical Services, New Grad
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.
The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
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.
