Certified Surgical Technologist II
Sentara Health
Summary
A Surgical Technologist II 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
Overview
A Surgical Technologist II 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment.
- Assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and using critical thinking to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
- Maintains patient safety and ensures that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile.
- 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.
- Serves as a role model to new employees and other staff members.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques.
Requirements
- Trade School (Required)
- Surgical Technologist licensure required in the state of practice (Required)
- Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient safety protocols
- Advanced knowledge and practice of aseptic and surgical techniques
- Ability to work effectively within a surgical team
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual discretionary bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.