Cardiothoracic Certified Surgical Technician

Sentara
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b), relocation assistance
United States, Virginia, Harrisonburg
Nov 10, 2024
City/State Harrisonburg, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital located in Harrisonburg, Virginia is hiring a Surgical Techfor the Cardiac Operating Room! Hours are: Monday through Friday 6:30am to 2:30pm and required call.Candidate mustlive within 30 minutes of the hospital for call purposes. $15,000 Sign on Bonus available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance can be provided! Click here to learn more about Sentara RMH Medical Center! Are you a Surgical Tech looking to learn a new skill? The Cardiac OR is the place for you! DepartmentOverview: The Cardiothoracic Operating Room (CTOR) is part of the larger Surgical Services department at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Overall, there are 14 ORs, 2 minor surgery rooms, 6 procedure rooms, and 2 C-section suites. There are 2 dedicated CTORs, one Hybrid OR, and one Robotic OR where CTS cases are performed. The Surgical Tech will work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses. Cases Performed: - CABG (On/Off/Pump-assist) - Valvuloplasty - Maze - Intra-operative Ablation (Atricure and Cryo) - Pericardial Window - Aneurysm repair and grafting - TAVR - Thoracic (VATs/Thoracotomy) - Robotic Thoracic - Laser-Lead Extraction Chat with our Cardiovascular Technology Recruiter every Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:30pm EST. Click here link below to register for the virtual chat Surgical Technologists will aid the surgeon and operating room nurse in preparing for and performing surgeries. Surgical tech prepares operating room instrument set up for the procedure. Will help prepare patient and pass surgical instruments and supplies to the surgeon during the surgery. Surgical Tech knows the specific uses of all equipment & supplies used for surgical procedures. Anticipates the needs of the surgeon during the procedure and displays dexterity of the required instrumentation. Surgical Tech sees safety and efficient performance of the surgical procedure, tracks instruments and supplies and sees that all equipment is accounted for after the surgery. Surgical Tech identifies emergency situations and uses sound judgement in a calm & efficient manner. Will be responsible for cleaning and stocking the operating room for the next procedure. Required Education/Certifications/License: Trade School Graduate - Surgical Technologist Corpsman experience or operating room procedures from military or vocation training program will be highly considered Cardiac Operating Room Surgical Tech experience Preferred! 1 year of OR experience preferred NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted. Licensed Surgical Technologist - State license - Other/National Required BLS Certification Facility Highlights: Sentara RMH Medical Center is a 238-bed, Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Harrisonburg, Rockingham County is a progressive and picturesque location that rests in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, which is known world-wide for its beauty, including the renowned Skyline Drive, which winds through Shenandoah National Park. If you love outdoor activities, you will find great hiking, skiing, camping, boating, golfing, collegiate sports, concerts, wineries, breweries, and you will have the opportunity to attend many community events throughout the year. Harrisonburg is located about two-hours from Washington, DC, three and one-half hours from Virginia Beach and is within a convenient distance to Baltimore, Pittsburgh, NYC, and Philadelphia. Sentara Benefits: Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/ Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Enhanced Benefitsto support you and your family include: Paid Parental Leave, Adoption/Infertility/Surrogacy Reimbursement, Family Caregiver Leave, and Emergency Back-up Care. Enhanced benefits to promote your well-being and secure your financial future include; The Sentara Student Debt Program, Emergency Savings Account and a Floating holiday. Sentara Rockingham Memorial Nursing Awards and Recognitions: Magnet: A Gold Standard in Nursing Excellence Sentara RMH Medical Center achieved the distinguished Magnet status and recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in both 2014 and 2019. The Beacon Award: Distinguished Excellence in Critical Care Sentara RMH Medical Center's Critical Care Unit was recently honored as a recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). Watson Health Top Hospitals: A Commitment to Excellence In 2021, Sentara RMH Medical Center earned a place on the revered Fortune/IBM Watson Top 100 Hospitals 2021 list Keywords: , Surg Tech, Surgical Technologist, Cardiac Surg Tech, Surgical Tech CVOR, Surg Tech CTOR Talroo-Allied Health Job Summary Implements plan of care for specific patient population. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care in the peri-operative environment. May substitute training in operating room procedures from military or vocational training program. Virginia Surgical Techs are required to be Licensed with the VBOM. NBSTSA or NCCT certification accepted. Licensed Surgical Technologist - State license - Other/National Required. Licensed Surgical Technologist - State license - North Carolina Preferred. Qualifications: TS - Trade School Graduate: Surgical Technologist (Required) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), Ventricular Assist Device Certification (VAD-C) - Certification - ICCAC Operating Room Skills Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation, Speaking Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.