Certified Surgical Technologist-Outpatient Surgery (Flexi​/PRN

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.

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

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

• TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist (Required)
• Students in the process of completing a Surgical Technologist Program may be considered.

• 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

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

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