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Sentara is hiring a Senior Surgical Technologist for Sentara's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
Sign on Bonus up to $30,000 offered for qualified candidates.
Overview
Job Description Summary
The Senior Surgical Technologist is a critical member of the surgical team who assists during operative procedures by preparing the operating room, sterilizing instruments, and providing direct assistance to surgeons and nurses. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols.
Job Description
The Senior Surgical Technologist is the primary contact point for surgeons in the specialty improving the surgeon’s experience. Collaborate with vendors and materials management to identify cost reduction opportunities. Collaborate with CSS on instrument set needs, initiate changes to reduce costs. Coordinate service line instruments and equipment purchase needs. Subject matter experts. Functions as a team leader, preceptor and educator. Assists department leadership in the interviewing process, preparing and reviewing reports, performing QA audits, mentoring and oversight of staff development, managing department supply levels, and participating in meetings and workgroups.
BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
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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When you join Sentara in a clinical role, you become part of an interdisciplinary team that is passionate about quality care. Our diverse inpatient and outpatient settings offer the tools and technologies you need to do your best work. All while learning and growing within a culture that embraces opportunity.
Sentara 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.
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