Certified Surgical Technologist-Outpatient Surgery (Flexi/PRN)

Flexi/PRN Certified Surgical Technologist

Charlottesville, VA

First (Days)

Sentara Martha Jefferson is hiring a Flexi/PRN Certified Surgical Technologist for day shift in our Outpatient Surgery Center in Charlottesville, VA!

Outpatient Surgery Center at Pantops offers high-quality care within a collaborative environment that includes registered nurses, surgical techs, sterile services, and support staff, all overseen by a highly trained and experienced management team. The outpatient surgery center features dedicated admit recovery and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) services. With four operating rooms, the facility provides a range of surgical services, including orthopedic procedures, as well as breast, gynecology, plastics, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, and pediatrics.

Operating hours are primarily Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm, with no night or weekend shifts, though occasional variations in hours may occur.

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.

Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate

Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson

Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500

Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

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)
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills with providers and surgical staff required.

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 complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.